A gun has been found on an Edinburgh path which was cordoned off by police for five days amid an ongoing investigation into gang violence.
Officers recovered the weapon in the Roseburn Path area of the capital on Wednesday morning.
It was found as part of Operation Portaledge, the ongoing investigation into violent incidents across the central belt.
The path has been cordoned off since June 5, when a significant police presence, including a police dog unit, arrived at the scene.
Police say enquiries into the recovery are ongoing and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Detective chief superintendent David Ferry, Specialist Crime Division, said: “A number of weapons have now been recovered as part of this operation.
“I hope this latest find helps to reassure the community of our continued resolve to target organised crime.
“Extensive enquiries are ongoing and I urge anyone who knows something that could assist with our investigation to please contact to us.
“Anyone with information relating to these incidents should speak to Police Scotland on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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