Stolen vehicles and drugs seized during successful Police operation

Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with drug offences and handling stolen cars in Midlothian.

On Friday, 10 October, 2025, officers acting under warrant, entered a property in the Newbattle area and seized a significant quantity of drugs and stolen vehicles.

Officers recovered vehicles including motorbikes, quad bikes and electric bikes in today’s operation.

Cocaine and cannabis, with a potential street value of £97,000 has also been seized.

Two men, aged 28 and 23, are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 13 October, 2025.

This follows yesterday’s operation in Sherwood Industrial Estate in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. Both operations involved officers from Midlothian, Edinburgh and Forth Valley as officers work together to combat drugs, vehicle theft and serious and organised crime.

Detective Chief Inspector Barry McDaid said: “In the past two days we have recovered a large number of stolen vehicles and removed Class A drugs from our streets.

“Both these operations have been extremely successful and underline our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.”

Peter Coshan murder: body found

Officers investigating the murder of Peter Coshan, 75, have recovered the body of a man in Northumberland.

The body was found on land close to the A696 near the village of Kirkwhelpington this morning (Sunday, 4 September).

He is still to be formally identified but Mr Coshan’s family has been made aware.

Detective Superintendent Andrew Patrick, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts remain with Peter’s family at this incredibly difficult time and we are continuing to provide them with support.

“I would like to take the opportunity to pass on our thanks to everyone who has come forward with information which has helped our investigation.”

Two men, aged 27 and 63, have previously been arrested and charged in connection. Both have already appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.