Man charged after Class A drugs recovered in Aberdeen

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged following the recovery of Class A drugs with a street value of £140,550 in Aberdeen.

Officers searched a vehicle in Don Street after a man was seen acting suspiciously around 12 noon on Monday, 6 June, and drugs were recovered.

As a result further searches were carried out in North Anderson Drive in the city.

Overall, cocaine with a street value of £136,200 and heroin with a street value of £4,350 were recovered.

The man is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 7 June, 2022.

Detective Sergeant Erika Griffiths said: “Drugs causes misery in our communities and Police Scotland is committed to using all tools and tactics available to prevent the sale and distribution of illegal substances.

“If you have any information or concerns about drug misuse, then please contact us on 101, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”