Man charged after cannabis worth £65,000 and weapons seized in raid

Officers discovered weapons, cash and drugs while raiding a property in the Elphinstone area of East Lothian.

Man charged after cannabis worth £65,000 and weapons seized in East Lothian raid — A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection. iStock

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A man has been charged after cannabis worth £65,000 and weapons were seized during a raid in East Lothian.

Officers made the discovery after raiding a property in the Elphinstone area.

More than £65,000 of cannabis was recovered, along with large quantities of what police suspect to be controlled drugs, weapons and a sum of cash.

A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection.

He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.

Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding drugs in their area to come forward.

Sergeant Ryan Gilhooly said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities, and we are determined to disrupt the supply of illegal substances and trace those involved.

“We will continue to work tirelessly to identify those connected to the supply of illegal drugs in our community and seize dangerous weapons which can be used for criminal purposes.

“We would like to reassure the community that we will take action on those involved in criminality and recognise the role the public can play in helping Police Scotland target those responsible.

“Anyone with any information or concerns about drugs in their community can call Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”