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We are pleased to report Mohammed Raqeeb, missing from Dalkeith, has been located. We would like to thank everyone who shared our information.
HAVE YOU SEEN MOHAMMED?
POLICE are appealing for information to help trace Mohammed Raqeeb, 71, who was reported missing from Dalkeith.
Mohammed was last seen in the Danderhall area of the town around 3.30pm on Wednesday, 16 July, where he was seen boarding a bus heading for Edinburgh.
He is described as being of South Asian appearance, 5ft 7ins tall, of medium build with grey hair. He was last seen wearing an orange jumper, grey trousers and a grey flat cap.
He may be in the Bathgate area and is known to frequent bars and Indian restaurants.
Sergeant Fortune said: “Our enquiries to trace Mohammed are ongoing, and I am appealing to anyone who has seen him or has any information about his whereabouts to contact us.
“Mohammed could be in the Bathgate area but is also known to visit Edinburgh.
“Concerns are growing for Mohammed’s welfare, and we are keen to trace him as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3685 of 16 July, 2025.
Three women, aged 31, 34 and 42, have been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 after a van was driven into an external fence of a business premises at Crewe Toll.
The incident happened during a disturbance in the Crewe Road North area this morning (Tuesday, 15 July, 2025).
Police Scotland’s Counter Terrorism Unit are leading the investigation and enquiries are ongoing.
Police are treating this as targeted, and do not believe there is any wider threat to the public.
If anyone was on Crewe Road North or in the nearby supermarket carpark during the early hours of this morning and has any relevant dashcam footage or saw anything suspicious, please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference 0416 of 15 July.
Police have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their investigation into a serious assault in Edinburgh that took place on Clifton Terrace around 12am on Sunday, 2 February 2025.
The man in the image is described as white, in his late 20s to mid-30s and of slim build. He was wearing a dark blue jacket, black jogging bottoms, white trainers, a black Adidas rucksack and a dark coloured baseball cap.
Detective Sergeant Mark Asquith said: “We would encourage this man, anyone who may recognise him, or anyone with information about this incident to get in touch.”
Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 0034 of 2 February 2025. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
TACKLING ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
On Saturday, Community Officers and Special Constables from our North East Support Team (#NEST) patrolled Portobello Beach throughout the day, robustly challenging and addressing any antisocial behaviour.
During a foot patrol, NEST officers engaged in a foot pursuit. They apprehended an individual who has since been charged with multiple drug supply offences involving Class A and B substances. The individual has been issued police bail, banning them from returning to Portobello, pending a court appearance at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
Officers will continue visibly patrolling Portobello and engaging with the local community over the summer period.
POLICE will be hosting a Water Safety event at Harlaw reservoir today (Saturday 12th July).
They will provide advice on how to use a throw line, what to do in an emergency, dangers to look for and safety tips for being on the water.
The weather is looking good so hope to see you there!
A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged following the recovery of drugs with an estimated street value in excess of £347,760, in South West Edinburgh.
Around 12pm on Wednesday, 9 July 2025, officers acting on information received searched a flat in Calder Road where they found a cannabis cultivation.
The man was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court yesterday and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Proactive action by Police Scotland saw officers safeguard a number of vulnerable people who are exploited by drug dealers, during a national County Lines intensification week.
County Lines drug dealers from larger cities expand their criminal activity into smaller communities to exploit young and vulnerable people to sell drugs, carry cash and weapons – bringing violence, coercion and abuse. They can also take over a vulnerable person’s house – known as cuckooing.
The UK-wide initiative – co-ordinated by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) – took place between Monday, 23 and Monday, 30 June 2025.
During the intensification week, officers across Scotland safeguarded over 100 vulnerable people and engaged with almost 2800 more. They also visited more than 40 addresses believed to be used by drug dealers as a cuckooing house.
Illegal drugs, cash and offensive weapons were also recovered.
Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston said: “Protecting vulnerable people in our communities, particularly children and young people who are all too often coerced, groomed and threatened by County Lines drug dealers remains a priority for Police Scotland officers.
“We work tirelessly in partnership with a wide range of organisations, including the members of Scotland’s Serious Organised Crime Taskforce, to target individuals who snare them and force them to carry out crimes on their behalf.”
Throughout the intensification week 42 people – 34 men, seven women and one male youth – were arrested and 15 evidential search and apprehension warrants were executed.
More than 300 cannabis plants with a value of value of £280,000 were recovered.
Other illegal drugs, including £67,000 of herbal cannabis, more than £2,100 of cannabis resin, cocaine and crack cocaine with a street value of more than £85,000 and heroin worth around £45,000 were also seized.
Offensive weapons, including knives, an axe and a machete, were discovered during the activity by officers.
ACC Houston continued: “The positive results during the intensification week are an example of our continuing work in support of national initiatives aimed at frustrating and disrupting the activities of those who involved in County Lines drugs dealing.
“Organised criminals don’t care about anyone other than themselves, they only care about power and money.
“They travel to exploit vulnerable people in our communities and their criminality is simply not welcome in Scotland and will not be tolerated.”
Justice Secretary, and Chair of Scotland’s Serious Organised Crime Taskforce, Angela Constance said: “I welcome Police Scotland’s positive outcomes from the county lines intensification week, which has safeguarded a number of individuals. It is despicable that organised criminals seek to benefit by exploiting young and vulnerable people.
“Partners on Scotland’s Serious Organised Crime Taskforce are fully committed to using all means at their disposal to identify and support those at risk, and to ensure the criminals involved are brought to justice.”
Anyone who has concerns about County Lines or information about who may be involved in this insidious criminal activity should get in touch with Police Scotland or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
TWO further arrests have been made in connection with Operation Portaledge, the investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the country. This brings the total number of arrests to 52.
On Thursday, 3 July, 2025, police arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with wilful fire-raising to two vehicles on Campion Road and Niddrie Marischal Crescent in Edinburgh on 9 June, 2025. He was released pending further enquiries. This is the second arrest in connection with this incident.
On Friday, 4 July, 2025, around 9.50am, officers executed a warrant in Blantyre and arrested a 49-year-old man in connection with an attempted murder in Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh on Friday 22 May, 2025. This is the third arrest in connection with this incident.
The 49-year-old has also been arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences.
He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 7 July, 2025.
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POLICE are appealing for the public’s assistance in tracing a missing man from the north of the city.
Nihat Karani, 63, was last seen at around 9.30pm last night (Thursday, 3 July, 2025) in the Royston Mains Crescent area. He left here on foot and hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
He is described as around 5ft 6ins tall, of stocky build, with grey/white hair and a moustache. He wears glasses which he has on a chain around his neck and was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and white trainers.
Nihat’s first language is Bulgarian and he speaks limited English.
Inspector George Nisbet from Drylaw Police Station said: “Nihat knows the city and is known to visit Edinburgh’s park and green spaces, but he rarely does this alone.
“He walks with a walking stick which he had in his possession when he was last seen.
“We have a number of police resources looking for Nihat and I would ask anyone who may have seen him, or a man matching his description, to report this to us as soon as possible.”
Those with information should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 0196 of 4 July 2025.
