Stolen vehicles and drugs seized in Midlothian during successful operation

Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with drug offences and handling stolen cars in Midlothian.

On Friday, 10 October, 2025, officers acting under warrant, entered a property in the Newbattle area and seized a significant quantity of drugs and stolen vehicles.

Officers recovered vehicles including motorbikes, quad bikes and electric bikes in today’s operation.

Cocaine and cannabis, with a potential street value of £97,000 has also been seized.

Two men, aged 28 and 23, are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 13 October, 2025.

This follows yesterday’s operation in Sherwood Industrial Estate in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. Both operations involved officers from Midlothian, Edinburgh and Forth Valley as officers work together to combat drugs, vehicle theft and serious and organised crime.

Detective Chief Inspector Barry McDaid said: “In the past two days we have recovered a large number of stolen vehicles and removed Class A drugs from our streets.

"Both these operations have been extremely successful and underline our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy."