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Naina Bhardwaj

Armed police swarm on property during drug bust where £100,000 of heroin and cocaine recovered

Three men have been charged following a drug bust in Edinburgh, which included armed cops.

Police discovered more than £100,000 worth of in the Granton home in Pilton Drive North, on Tuesday.

Armed officers were spotted just minutes away from Granton Primary School at while an air response unit remained overhead.

However, local residents said that the school had still been let out as normal despite the tense ongoing situation around it.

Another witness reported seeing six police cars and an ambulance parked nearby at Ainslee Park.

After searching the property, police seized a quantity of heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine, with an estimated street value of £130,500.

Three men, aged 29, 38, and 56, have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

They are expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, June 15.

Detective Inspector Bob Campbell of Edinburgh CID said: "Tackling serious and organised criminality is a priority for Police Scotland and this significant recovery reinforces our determination to target criminals.

"Drug misuse brings nothing but misery to our communities and people's lives can be ruined.

"I want to reassure the public that we will continue to use every tool and tactic at our disposal to remove these illegal substances from our streets.

"Serious and organised crime has no place in our society and we will continue to disrupt this, and any other criminal activity, which impacts on our lives and our communities.”

Local Area Commander, Chief Inspector Sarah Taylor, said: "We depend on the continued support from our local communities and I would like to thank members of the public who have come forward with vital information, which assisted our investigations.

"I would urge anyone who has any information, or concerns surrounding drugs in their area, to contact police.

"Anyone with concerns can call officers on 101 or alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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