POLICE have seized class A drugs worth a whopping estimated £1m in raids across West Lothian.
Warrants were executed yesterday, resulting in four people being arrested in connection with organised crime and drugs offences.
Officers attended locations across the region including Fauldhouse, West Calder, Polbeth and Livingston.
The activity was a part of ongoing investigation Operation Silhouette, and is led by the Serious and Organised Crime Unit to target and dismantle serious organised crime groups.
Officers recovered 21.5kg of Cocaine, worth an estimated street value of £1m and seized around £80,000 in cash.
A woman aged 54 and three men aged 29, 35 and 54 have been arrested and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective superintendent Steven Elliott said: “This is a significant seizure and continues to highlight our ongoing efforts to disrupt drug supply and protect those in our communities affected by illegal drugs.
“We work every day to protect the public to prevent drugs being circulated on our streets. This is vitally important in addressing the concerns of local people.
“Our operation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
“Information and support from the public is vital to our work and I would encourage anyone with concerns about drug activity in their area to contact us via 101.”
