Three men arrested and charged following joint operation in Aberdeen and Liverpool

Three men have been arrested and charged as a result of a County Lines drugs operation in Aberdeen and Merseyside.

On Wednesday, 3 August, 2023, officers carried out a series of six search warrants at addresses across of Aberdeen and Liverpool. Heroin with an estimated street value of around £25,000 as well as a significant quantity of cutting agent were recovered as a result of the searches.

Three men from the Merseyside area, aged 21, 23 and 25, were later traced to the Provost Fraser Drive area of Aberdeen. They have all been arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences and are expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Thursday, 3 August, 2023.

Detective Sergeant Sam Harris, of North East Division CID, said: “I would like to thank our colleagues at Merseyside Police for their assistance in this investigation.

“This operation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

“Police Scotland is committed to using every tool and tactic at our disposal to disrupt those involved in operating and profiting from the sale of illegal and harmful substances.

"We will continue to tackle the exploitation of vulnerable members of our communities in the North East of Scotland.

“We rely on information from the public to help target our activities. If anyone has any concerns regarding the abuse of controlled drugs or those who may be involved in the supply of controlled drugs, contact Police on 101. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”