Press Office, Fettes

Police in Midlothian have arrested and charged two men with alleged drugs offences following the discovery of a cannabis cultivation at a residential address in Gorebridge.

The discovery was made as a result of an intelligence-led operation that happened yesterday (Thursday, November 12).

Officers raided the property in Dundas Gardens at around 11am, and discovered around 100 mature cannabis plants within, along with around 200 advanced cuttings and several bag of herbal cannabis. The estimated value of the haul is around £250,000.

Two Vietnamese nationals, aged 29 and 30, were arrested and charged with drugs offences. Both are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.