A huge police presence was at the scene.
13:47, 13 Mar 2026Updated 13:54, 13 Mar 2026
Police were carrying out a search on Thursday
Edinburgh gang cops have recovered a gun after a huge emergency search on Thursday afternoon. Around 2pm on March 12, officers were carrying out a search near Niddrie Mains Road.
A large police presence swarmed the area with locals concerned over the nature of the incident. Officers discovered a firearm and ammunition within a wooded area near the Jack Kane Centre.
It is not yet clear if the weapon has been used as part of a crime but it is set to undergo stringent forensic analysis to establish any wider connections.
Pictures from the scene show specialist dog handlers in attendance with some officers patrolling the Jack Kane Park and Hunter’s Hall Park area.
Detective Chief Inspector George Calder said: “This recovery will be a significant blow to organised crime groups, I have no doubt this firearm would have been used in violence, which would have resulted in serious injury, or worse.
“I hope this latest find helps to reassure the community of our continued resolve to target those involved in organised crime and demonstrates our commitment to dismantling these groups.
“The public may not always see what we are doing but rest assured a significant level of work is ongoing to disrupt these criminal networks. We are never complacent when it comes to serious organised crime.
“We continue to work closely with our colleagues in partner agencies and the public, sharing information, resources and intelligence in stamping out this illegal activity.
“This is in line with our commitment to achieving the aim and vision of Scotland’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy Taskforce.”