Two teens charged following "significant" Edinburgh drugs bust

A property in the Dalry area of the city was raided on Thursday

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 10th Jan 2025

Two teenagers have been arrested and charged following a "significant" drugs recovery in Edinburgh.

Police raided a property on Caledonian Crescent in the Dalry area of the city on Thursday.

Cocaine, cannabis, ketamine and ecstasy worth an estimated street value of £15,000 were seized along with a four figure sum of cash.

A man,18, and a woman,19, were arrested and charged in connection.

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

Detective Sergeant Mark Coull said: "This is a significant recovery which will impact on those involved in this type of criminality.

“This operation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

"I'd urge anyone who has concerns or information about the sale and supply of drugs in their area to contact Police Scotland via 101. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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