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Edinburgh Live
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Jacob Farr

Edinburgh police ramp up patrols to clamp down on communal stairwell drug users

Images shared by Edinburgh officers appear to show a block of flats that has been impacted by drug use and vandalism.

Edinburgh South West Police took to Twitter on the evening of Wednesday March 15 to share pictures that appear to show baggies which are often associated with cannabis.

As well as this, there are king size rolling skins that are visible on the ground surrounded by general litter in the stairwell at Oxgangs House.

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There also appears to be blood smeared on the wall in front of what looks like a smashed window.

Police Scotland have said that they are looking into issues of anti-social behaviour and vandalism at the block of flats and will be clamping down on those using the stairwell to carry out such acts.

Patrols will be increased and Edinburgh City Council will also be working alongside the police force to find a solution to the ongoing problem.

They shared on their Twitter: “We are aware of a number of issues of anti-social behaviour and vandalism within Oxgangs house.

“We are carrying out patrols in the area and working with the council to find a solution.

“We need the help of the community to stop this happening. #SWCPT”

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