West Lothian 'cannabis farm' found after police raid home on quiet street
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info
Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp
A West Lothian man has been arrested after a cannabis farm was allegedly found.
Police say they made the discovery on Tuesday at around 10.45am in Livingston. Officers found the 'cannabis cultivation' on Sutherland Way.
A 32-year-old male has been charged in connection, and is due to appear in court on Wednesday.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with drug offences in Livingston.
"A cannabis cultivation was discovered around 10.45am on Tuesday, 10 June, 2025, at Sutherland Way. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the man is expected to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Wednesday, June 11.
Police Constable Michael Fairbanks said: "We remain committed to reducing the impact of drugs on individuals, families and communities in Livingston."
Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scotsman
29 minutes ago
- Scotsman
36-year-old man arrested after £340,000 Uphall drugs bust
A 36-year-old man has been arrested after drugs with an estimated street value of around £340,000 were recovered in Uphall Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter. All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged after Police Scotland discovered a cannabis cultivation worth an estimated £340,000 at an address in Uphall. Around 9.40am on Wednesday, 11 June officers attended an address in the South Middleton area where the cannabis cultivation was discovered within. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The individual is expected to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court today. Police, who called the bust a 'significant recovery', said enquiries are ongoing. Detective Sergeant John Irvine said: 'This is a significant recovery and is an example of our efforts to disrupt the activity of illegal drugs in Scotland. 'Drugs cause misery in our communities and the public has an important role to play in helping Police Scotland target those responsible for the cultivation, supply and sale of illegal substances. "In addition, this recovery underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy. "Anyone with any information or concerns about drugs in their community can call Police Scotland on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Press and Journal
34 minutes ago
- Press and Journal
Speedboat reported to be harassing Orcas off the Moray Coast
A speedboat has been spotted harassing a pod of Orcas off the Moray coast. The boat reportedly crossed the path of the Killer Whales, which disturbed their course near Findochty. The incident is said to have happened at around 7am on Friday June 6. Orcas are often seen around the north of Scotland and the Outer Hebrides. Police say they received a report of the Orcas being 'deliberately disturbed' in Moray and are now appealing for information regarding the incident. Constable Smith, from Buckie Police Office, said: 'It is great to see these animals around the Moray coast. 'However, it is an offence to intentionally or recklessly harass or disturb a dolphin, whale, porpoise or basking shark. 'I would appeal to any members of the public in the area at the time who may have witnessed this incident to please contact Police Scotland on 101.' Anyone with information that could help officers can use incident number PS-20250607-1208.
Edinburgh Live
2 hours ago
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh needs permanent site for traveller community, councillors warn
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Travellers should be given more support by Edinburgh council, according to two city councillors. It comes amid recent tensions between travellers and local residents in the capital, with encampments recently being set up in public spaces in Newcraighall and Drumbrae Council leader and Labour councillor Jane Meagher proposes developing a permanent traveller site in the city over concerns around 'illegal' sites and encampments. In a motion to the council, she wrote that the 'Council notes with concern the increasing number of illegal traveller sites and encampments across the city.' She further wrote that a permanent site would 'provide a secure and safe environment for both travellers and residents who live nearby.' Meanwhile, Green councillor Alys Mumford also put out a motion, calling for the traveller community in the city to be better supported. She said that anti-traveller discrimination was 'one of the last 'respectable forms of racism''. Cllr Miller said that the city should uphold the rights of travellers, and that 'traveller communities are still one of the groups in Scotland most likely to experience social, educational, and labour market exclusion, poor health, and poverty in Scotland.' She urged the council to 'seek to find ways to facilitate traveller communities to visit or live in Edinburgh in a way which responds to their cultural heritage, while managing any potential conflicts which might arise from perceived differences in ways of living.' Both Cllrs Meagher and Mumford called for a report to be compiled by officers by September for the Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee on the topic. Cllr Meagher asked officers to explore potential permanent sites for the traveller community in her motion. Cllr Mumford asked for a broader report, exploring 'how [the council] can consult with traveller communities and expert groups to present a range of options to better support travellers in Edinburgh.' Both motions came just before an incident at Drumbrae leisure centre on Wednesday. A group of travellers entered a green space behind the leisure centre, which had been fenced off, and set up a campsite. Police Scotland attended the site, and a 47-year-old man was arrested and verbally cautioned. And last month, a traveller encampment on the football pitches in Newcraighall Park sprouted tension among locals. A sports day and several children's football matches were cancelled, and residents complained of waste and rubbish being left behind. The travellers moved on after a week, with council staff cleaning up the site. Travellers often set up at several sites in Edinburgh, including Cramond Beach, Gipsy Brae and the area around the Fort Kinnaird shopping centre. Edinburgh has no designated sites for travellers, however some Scottish councils do. East Lothian and Midlothian historically shared a traveller campsite at Old Dalkeith Coillery, however this closed in 2021. Historically, Edinburgh had a designated traveller site at Duddingston, but this has since closed. Cllrs Meagher and Mumford's motions will be discussed at the next full Edinburgh council meeting, set to take place on Thursday, 19 June, which you can view here.
