Three men arrested and charged following drugs recoveries in Lothians and Edinburgh

Three men have been arrested and charged following the recovery of drugs in the Lothians and Edinburgh.

On Thursday, 17 April, 2025, officers executed warrants at various addresses in Livingston, Pencuik, Bathgate, Armadale and Edinburgh. 

Quantities of cannabis with an estimated street value of £700,000 were seized alongside a five-figure sum of cash. 

The men, aged 24, 30 and 32, are due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Saturday, 19 April, 2025.

Detective Sergeant John Irvine said: “This represents a significant recovery and highlights our efforts to disrupt the drugs trade in our local communities.

“Seizures such as this show our commitment nationally to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious and Organised Crime Strategy.

“We will continue to take all steps to tackle and disrupt individuals involved in drug supply and I encourage anyone with any information to contact Police Scotland on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”