Police Crack Down on Drugs and Weapons | Edinburgh News

0:00So, the police out in the southwest part of the city had been on a mission, really zeroing in on folks involved with drugs and weapons. They hit a spot with a warrant and found both cocaine and cannabis. Turns out, the people there were connected to some violent stuff, including stavings. During this operation, they also nab someone on an existing warrant for a violent crime. On top of that, they tracked down a missing person who, when they found him, had a big kitchen knife and heroin on him. That led to another arrest, and him being taken in. It wasn't just about that one location, though. They had some proactive patrols going on, and that led to catching someone after a shoplifting incident downtown. They also took action against someone for carrying a knife. And get this, there was even a foot chase involving someone on a sir on a electric bike. The officers managed to catch the rider, and they're still looking into that situation. Basically, the police are saying this is all about their dedication to finding the people supplying drugs and carrying weapons, and making sure the community stays safe.

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