Organised Crime Police Find Firearm in Edinburgh Wooded Area

Police find gun and ammunition in woodland during organised crime probe

A gun and ammunition were discovered after specialist officers from Police Scotland's serious and organised crime unit searched woodland near Niddrie Mains Road on Thursday

Organised crime police find firearm in Edinburgh wooded area

A spokesperson said it was unclear if the weapon had been used in a crime, but it will now be forensically analysed.

Police discover gun and ammunition in wooded area of city

Police in Edinburgh have discovered a gun and ammunition in a wooded area, with an investigation having been launched into whether it was used in a crime.

Gun and ammunition found in Edinburgh woods as organised crime cops launch probe

Officers were spotted close to the Jack Kane Sports Centre at around 1.40pm with sniffer dogs.

Firearm and ammunition found in Edinburgh park

Specialist officers from Police Scotland's serious and organised crime unit searched a wooded area near to Niddrie Mains Road and discovered a…

Firearm and ammunition recovered in wood near Niddrie Mains Road

Detectives from Police Scotland’s serious and organised crime unit have recovered a firearm in Edinburgh. On Thursday, 12 March 2026, specialist officers searched a wooded area near to Niddrie Mains Road in Edinburgh and discovered a firearm and ammunition It’s currently unclear if the weapon has been used in the commission of a crime however […] The post Firearm and ammunition recovered in wood near Niddrie Mains Road appeared first on The Edin…