Edinburgh police raid home on residential street and make ‘significant’ discovery

Two teenagers have been arrested after police raided an Edinburgh home and made a “significant discovery.”

Officers executed a warrant at the property on Caledonian Crescent on Thursday, January 9, before allegedly finding cocaine, cannabis, ketamine and ecstasy worth an estimated street value of £15,000.

A four-figure sum of cash was also recovered from the address as an 18-year-old man and 19-year-old women were arrested and charged in connection.

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Both were due to appear at the city’s sheriff court on Friday, January 10.

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.

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“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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