A quantity of cash was also recovered during a search of a property.
A man was searched by police in Hailesland Grove.(Image: Google)
Two people have been arrested after a five-figure haul of drugs was recovered in Edinburgh.
Police in the capital stopped and searched a 21-year-old man in Hailesland Grove, in the Wester Hailes area on Friday, August 8. He was allegedly found to be in possession of cannabis.
Further enquiries led officers to a car parked nearby, where quantities of cocaine and heroin were recovered. The drugs had an estimated value of more than £74,000.
Two addresses, one in Wester Hailes, the other in the Pilton area, were later searched. A quantity of cash was discovered in one of the properties.
A man and woman, both aged 21, have been arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences.
They are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, August 11.
Detective Sergeant John Dunn said: “We work tirelessly to remove illegal drugs from communities every day and remain committed to disrupting the activities of those who supply drugs.
“We cannot tackle this issue alone and would urge the public to continue supporting us in building intelligence about the possession and supply of drugs by contacting Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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It comes as three people were arrested at the first of Oasis’ three gigs in the capital on Friday night in separate incidents.
A man and two women, all in their 40s, were arrested at Murrayfield Stadium over offences including abusive behaviour, assault and possession of illegal drugs.
The man and one of the women are expected to appear in court at a later date. The second woman received a recorded police warning.