Two charged following drugs recovery in Haddington

Officers in East Lothian have charged two people and seized a significant quantity of drugs following an intelligence-led operation.

On Wednesday, 11 October, 2023, officers attended a property in the Haddington area of East Lothian suspected of being involved in the supply of illegal drugs.

Seized from within the address was a significant quantity of cocaine and heroin, alongside an offensive weapon. The items recovered are believed to have an estimated street value of around £365,000.

A 40-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were arrested and charged in connection. Both appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday, 12 October, 2023.

Detective Chief Inspector Bryan Burns said: “We are committed to detecting and disrupting those involved in the supply and production of drugs within Scotland. These seizures highlight our continuing efforts to disrupt supply routes and protect those in our communities affected by the illicit drug trade.

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