A suspect is detained by detectives investigating the disappearance of the 35-year-old woman, whose body has not been found.
A man has been arrested over the death of a mother-of-three who was last seen nearly a year ago. The 39-year-old suspect was detained by detectives investigating the disappearance of Khasha Smith, 35, from Calder, Edinburgh. She was last seen on a FaceTime call with a friend on 10 October 2023, and was reported missing by her family on 5 January. Specialist officers began searching an area off Calder Road in the city on Wednesday.
Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson of Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team said: 'Our thoughts are very much with Khasha's family at this extremely difficult time and they continue to be supported by specialist officers. 'They are understandably devastated and it is vital we get answers for them.
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