Gun found on Edinburgh's Roseburn Path amid Central Belt gang feud investigation
Police investigating organised crime have recovered a firearm during a search in the Roseburn Path area of Edinburgh.
The weapon was found around 11am on Wednesday as part of Operation Portaledge - a major police operation targeting violent incidents linked to criminal groups in both the east and west of Scotland.
Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry, from Police Scotland’s Specialist Crime Division, said this is one of several weapons now recovered as part of the operation.
He said: “I hope this latest find helps to reassure the community of our continued resolve to target organised crime,” he said.
“Extensive enquiries are ongoing, and I urge anyone who knows something that could assist with our investigation to please get in touch.”
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on 101, or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Operation Portaledge remains active across multiple regions as officers continue efforts to disrupt criminal networks and remove weapons from Scotland’s streets.