500 cannabis plants found at Edinburgh flat

A man, 25, and woman, 22 have been arrested and charged in connection with the Monday morning discovery

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 15th Jan 2025

500 cannabis plants have been recovered from a flat in South-East Edinburgh.

Police raided the property in the Inch around 9am on Monday morning and discovered the drugs, estimated to be worth around £300,000.

A 25-year-old man, and a woman who's 22, were arrested and charged.

The pair are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Inspector Scott Casey said, “Serious and Organised Crime remains a priority and along with our partners and specialist resources, we are committed to detecting offences and disrupting criminal enterprises.

"We rely on the public to provide us with information to help us do so."

If you see any suspicious activity, please contact Police Scotland on 101.

Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

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