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City hails success of crime crackdown

Police in Edinburgh have hailed the success of an operation targeting drug dealers and serious and organised criminals in the Capital. Operation Amend has resulted in the arrests of 25 people, along with the seizure of around £300,000 worth of drugs and almost £250,000 in cash.

The seizures included quantities of cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin, as well as a cannabis cultivation. Over £200,000 in cash was recovered from one address in Musselburgh alone.

Police Scotland’s Detective Superintendent Gareth Blair said: “There is no doubt that Operation Amend has struck a serious blow against drug dealers and serious and organised criminals operating in Edinburgh. We have arrested and charged a number of individuals with alleged drugs offences, and removed a significant quantity of drugs from the streets of the Capital.

“Police Scotland is committed to keeping people safe, and we will relentlessly pursue all those who we suspect of involvement in drug dealing and serious and organised crime. At the same time we will continue to work closely with our community partners in order to make our communities safer and secure.

“We would ask the public to play their part by providing us with information on drug dealers and serious and organised criminals operating in their community. Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101, or make an anonymous report though Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said: “While honest, hard-working members of the public struggle in these challenging financial times, it is galling and distressing to see drug dealers and those involved in serious organised crime flouting their ill-gotten wealth.

“It is thanks to vital information supplied by the public and the hard work of police that serious and organised criminals across Scotland are being identified and brought to justice. Ultimately, it shows that the combined efforts of communities, police, and enforcement agencies all contributes to making Scotland a safer and stronger place to live.”

Councillor Cammy Day, Community Safety Leader, said: “I am very pleased that Operation Amend has been such a success and believe this demonstrates how strengthening community links with the police can make our neighbourhoods safer. It sends a clear signal that drug-related crime will not be tolerated and I would like to thank all members of the community for their support of this very worthwhile initiative.”

Professor Alison McCallum, Director of Public Health and Health Policy, NHS Lothian, said: “We continue to work closely with Police Scotland, health services and other agencies throughout Lothian by providing a broad range of services to help and support individuals to address the causes and consequences of problematic drug use.”

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Cumberland Street victim identified

A man who died after being found unconscious in a lane off Cumberland Street has been identified. Lee Hayburn, who was 28 and of no fixed abode, was discovered at around 5am last Friday. He was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary but died a short time later.

Police Scotland are treating Mr Hayburn’s death as unexplained and are investigations are ongoing. Members of the public with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101 or call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.

Mr Hayburn was discovered close to The Cumberland Bar
Mr Hayburn was discovered close to The Cumberland Bar

Man found in New Town street dies

A man has died in Hospital after being found unconscious in Cumberland Street this morning.

The area is currently closed off and police forensic teams are working to establish the cause of death.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said a Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police were called to Cumberland Street around 5am today, after a man was discovered unconscious in the street.

“The man, who is believed to be in his thirties, was taken by ambulance to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, where he passed away.

“Enquiries are at a very early stage, and the man’s death is being treated as unexplained. Cumberland Street has been closed off to traffic to allow enquiries to take place at the scene.”

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Community police take to the Twittersphere

PolicePolice in North Edinburgh are to use Twitter to update residents and link in with local groups and organisations.

Inspector Mark Rennie of Drylaw Police Station said “As from 1 April the Community Policing Teams at Drylaw and Leith Police Stations will be posting ‘tweets’ to highlight activity in the area and provide details of their work. It’s an important development for us as we can reach a fairly large audience quickly, get information out to young people in a way they appreciate, and also provide clear and instantaneous information about ongoing incidents in the area”.

For local police updates on Twitter: follow @EdinburghNorthPolice

DRYLAW POLICE STATION - stable block?
DRYLAW POLICE STATION

 

Man dies after Inverleith flat fall

A MAN has died after falling from a window near Inverleith Row.

The incident happened shortly after 2pm – it is understood the man fell from a back window into a rear yard. Emergency services are still on the scene.

A police spokesman said: “Police in Edinburgh responded to an address in Inverleith Row at around 2.10pm after a man in his 30s was found injured.

“The Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding this incident.”

Police seek witnesses following Marine Drive incidents

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Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following two bogus caller incidents in Marine Drive yesterday (Wednesday 27 February).

The first incident happened around 12.45am, when the suspect called at an address in Marine Drive and asked for a drink of water. She pushed her way into the premises and was given a drink, before leaving empty-handed.

The next incident happened ten minutes later, at another address in Marine Drive. This time, the suspect asked to use a phone to call a taxi, and was allowed into the premises. She appeared to use the phone, and then made her way to the homeowner’s bedroom where she began looking through several trinket boxes before leaving, again empty-handed.

The suspect is described as white, 28 to 35-years-old, 5ft 5ins tall, stocky build, with light brown hair, wearing a dark jacket with hood, and carrying a tan coloured handbag. She spoke with a local accent.

Detective Constable Gavin Watson, from Lothian and Borders Police, said: “While no items were stolen in these incidents, it is likely that the suspect had called at these addresses with the intention of stealing any items of value that she could. We want anyone who received a similar call at their home address yesterday to contact police, and if anyone recognises the description of the suspect then they should also get in touch.

“At this time we would urge anyone who receives an unsolicited call at their home address by anyone asking for access to the property to refuse, unless they are completely satisfied that the caller is genuine. Anyone who has any suspicions over the intentions of any cold caller should contact police immediately.”

Anyone with any information should contact Lothian and Borders Police on 101, or Crimestoppers and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.

Man charged over Gumtree assaults

An eighteen year old man has been arrested and charged in connection with alleged robberies from people who posted items for sale online.

The man was held by police investigating a series of alleged incidents at McDonald’s car park off Telford Road, where three people have had electrical goods stolen after arranging to meet a “buyer”.

The man will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow.Fettes