Two charged after drugs, blade and cash found in 'stolen' crashed car

Two men have been charged after drugs worth £98,000, a bladed weapon and cash were found in a “stolen” crashed car in Edinburgh.

Officers acting on intelligence attempted to stop a vehicle in Murrayburn Drive in the city on Thursday.

The car was found crashed in the Calder Gardens area a short time later, and two men aged 23 were arrested.

No serious injuries were reported.

Drugs including cocaine, pink cocaine and heroin worth £98,180 were recovered, as well as a bladed weapon and a four-figure sum of cash. The vehicle was also found to be stolen.

The men were charged in connection with the incident and were due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday.

Sergeant Will Dickson, from Edinburgh West Local Initiative Team, said: “This is a significant recovery which means a large quantity of drugs will remain off our streets.

“Information from the community is absolutely vital and I’d like to thank them for their cooperation and the information they’ve provided.

“This result shows we will use every tool and tactic at our disposal to trace those committing crimes in our communities and make our community a safer place for all.”

Anyone with information or concerns should speak to officers or contact Police Scotland on 101.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.