Two teens in court after heroin and crack cocaine uncovered in raid

Police discovered the haul, worth almost £5,000, alongside thousands in cash in Inverness.

Two teenagers charged after heroin and crack cocaine worth £4,700 uncovered in Inverness iStock

Two teenagers have appeared in court after a haul of Class A drugs was discovered in Inverness.

Police executed a warrant in the city’s Hilton area on Thursday, and uncovered a haul of heroin and crack cocaine with a combined street value of £4,700.

Officers also seized a four-figure sum of cash following the discovery.

The two teenagers, both aged 16, were arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences and appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court on Friday.

Detective Constable Ashley Templeton said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and Police Scotland is committed to disrupting the supply and sale of illegal substances.

“Anyone who has information or concerns about drugs should contact Police Scotland via 101 or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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