Teen charged after cocaine and cannabis worth £250,000 seized in raid

Officers raided a premises on Nairn Road in the Deans area of Livingston at around 4.30pm on Thursday.

Teen charged after cocaine and cannabis worth £250,000 seized in West Lothian raidiStock

A teenager has been charged after cocaine and cannabis worth £250,000 was seized in a raid in West Lothian.

Officers raided a premises on Nairn Road in the Deans area of Livingston around 4.30pm on Thursday.

A significant quantity of cocaine and cannabis with an estimated street value of around £250,000 was recovered.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged following the recovery.

The man is expected to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Friday, April 11.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Constable David Smith said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities, and we are committed to bringing those responsible for the supply and sale of illegal substances to justice.

“The public has a vital part in helping us to target and trace those involved, and we encourage anyone with information or concerns to contact us via 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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