Man due in court after cocaine and heroin worth £200,000 seized in East Lothian

A man is due in court after more than £200,000 of Class A drugs were discovered in East Lothian.

Police searched an address in the Whitecraig Crescent area on June 24 as part of an ongoing investigation.

Quantities of cocaine and heroin were recovered, along with other drug paraphernalia, with an estimated street value of £201,000.

A 30-year-old man has been charged and is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on June 25.

Sergeant Ryan Gilhooly said: “We know that drug misuse and crime is a concern to our local people and we are committed to tackling issues which affects our communities.

“We will continue to pursue those who are involved in dealing these harmful substances, and support those involved in drug misuse alongside our healthcare and social partners.

“Information from the public is vital to help us continue this work and I’d ask anyone with concerns or information about drug crime in their area to report this to us.”

Information can be passed to Police Scotland via 101, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.