Raid uncovers cannabis farm

A CANNABIS farm which could produce drugs with a street value of £56,000 has been uncovered by police in a raid.

The cannabis cultivation was found in a flat in the Newington area of the Capital. A quantity of herbal cannabis was recovered from the flat in Blacket Place, along with 260 cannabis plants and growing equipment.

There was nobody in the flat when police raided the premises on Saturday, and inquiries are under way to trace two suspects who were renting the property.

A police spokesman said: "We are continuing our efforts to uncover cannabis cultivations and bring those responsible to justice."

Anyone with any information should contact police on 0131-311 3131, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.