Police in Galashiels have found heroin and cannabis in a house in Gala Park, Galashiels.

Officers raided the property at 11am this morning under a Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) warrant.

Police Scotland said no one was arrested in the raid, but said that their investigation was not over.

Police in Galashiels have found heroin and cannabis in a house in Gala Park, Galashiels.

Sergeant Rourke, of the Community Action Team said “During these operations you may see officers dressed in white suits, with face masks and other protective equipment”

“This is nothing to be concerned about and is to afford our staff protection in relation to the current #COVID19 pandemic”

If you have any information in relation to the misuse of drugs you can contact Police Scotland on 101. You can also report anonymously through crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Police find heroin and cannabis in a raid on a house in Galashiels