Four men charged after £450,000 worth of drugs recovered in Aberdeen

Four men, aged, 52, 47, 41 and 40, have been arrested and charged following a drugs recovery in Aberdeen on Saturday, 12 February, 2022.

Around 9.10am, officers executed a search warrant at a premises in East Tullos Industrial Estate on Hillview Road in Aberdeen. Following an extensive search, a quantity of cannabis, with an estimated street value of £450,000 and a five-figure sum of cash was recovered.

The four men are due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday, 14 February.

Detective Inspector Robin Sim said: “This was significant recovery and as a result, we have taken an estimate of £450,000 worth of drugs off the streets. Serious organised crime and drugs misuse brings nothing but misery to our local communities.

“I want to reassure the public that Police Scotland will continue to use every tool and tactic at our disposal to disrupt the activities of those involved in serious organised crime.

“We will also do all that we can to stop these illegal substances from causing harm on our streets.

“Our work often relies on the support of the public, so if you have any information or concerns about serious organised crime or drug misuse, do not hesitate to contact Police Scotland on 101 or report this anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”