An Edinburgh man has been jailed after being caught with a £220,000 haul of drugs during a police sting.
Dale Cleeton admitted being involved in supplying the illegal substance at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, April 27.
The 28-year-old was handed 45 months behind bars after officers discovered large quantities of cocaine at properties across the capital.
Smaller quantities of other controlled drugs were also found during the intelligence-based raids.
Detective Inspector Mark McCullagh from OCCTU East said: “As a result of this operation, a significant quantity of harmful drugs were taken off the streets of Edinburgh, and Dale Cleeton has now been held to account for his actions.
“Drugs can have a devastating impact on communities and officers are working every day to identify those involved in supply and put a stop to their despicable activities.
“Support from members of the public is vital to this work and we would continue to encourage people to engage with the police and pass on any relevant information.
“Anyone with information or concerns about drugs activity in their area can contact Police Scotland through 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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