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A CAR PARKED IN THE STREET WAS ALSO SEARCHED BY OFFICERS. 15:08, 29 May 2025 A 22-year-old man has been arrested after police in riot gear were seen entering a flat in Edinburgh. Multiple
police vehicles, including a dog unit, raced to Birchwood View in Clermiston just before 9am on Thursday, May 29. Officers executed a warrant at a property inside a block of flats, and later
arrested the man in connection with drugs offences. They were seen afterwards removing their protective gear, while others were seen wearing gloves and searching a car parked on the
pavement.c Locals in the area shared their reactions with our sister title Edinburgh Live as the incident unfolded. Article continues below A carer said they saw police vehicles arriving,
with officers carrying "riot shields" and helmets as they prepared to enter the block. A resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "The street is always like this. It
was getting better for a while but there are a number of troublesome characters here and it is starting to get worse. It was a matter of time before something like this happened."
Another claimed the street had become much worse in the "past six months", with frequent disturbances causing a "nightmare" for neighbours. A third added: "I
don't want to move but with everything going on, I need to get out of here." JOIN THE DAILY RECORD WHATSAPP COMMUNITY! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining
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you can read our Privacy Notice. Pictures from the scene shows the huge police presence on the street, and an officer wearing full riot gear. Police were also spotted filling up evidence
bags from the car they were searching. One resident was heard shouting at officers from their window to search a specific vehicle, which was followed by a confused and concerned neighbour to
claim it belonged to them, pleading with them not to go near it. They said: "I don't live in that block, that is my car, I've nothing to do with this." A Police Scotland
spokesperson said: “Around 7.10am on Thursday, 29 May, 2025, officers executed a warrant at a property on Birchwood View, Edinburgh. A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with
drugs offences. Article continues below “Enquiries are ongoing and officers remain in the area. There is no risk to the public.”