Officers have arrested a number of people, executed several warrants and recovered a significant amount of drugs in the Hailesland area.
Acting on concerns from within the community, numerous patrols were carried out and action taken between Friday, 1 August and Thursday, 18 August, 2025.
Cocaine and cannabis with a street value of up to £74,400 was recovered after a warrant was executed in Hailesland Grove. A 21-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were arrested and charged in connection.
Six vehicles involved in criminal activity were seized, 20 stop and searches carried out and five outstanding arrest warrants executed. As a result six people have been charged with a total of 32 offences.
Chief Inspector Niven Bull, local area commander, said:
This result shows we will use every tool and tactic at our disposal to trace those committing crimes in our communities.
We continue to carry out regular activity in the Wester Hailes area and would like to thank the local community for the information they have provided.
We will continue to work with a range of partners to develop and deliver tailored plans to detect, deter and respond to crimes reported and information received.
Anyone with information or concerns should speak to officers or call Police Scotland via 101. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
I’d like to thank the public once again for their cooperation in working to make the area safer for all.
