Two charged after cannabis worth £285k recovered in Aberdeen

Cannabis with an estimated street value of £285,000 has been recovered after a search of a property in Aberdeen city centre.

Officers searched three flats within a building on Market Street on Tuesday, 20 February and found cannabis plants being grown within.

Two men, 35 and 28, have been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery. They are both due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 21 February, 2024.

Sergeant Mark Rennie, of the Safer Cities Unit, said: “Anyone who introduces drugs into our communities for their own gain should be in absolutely no doubt that we will rigorously pursue every means possible to disrupt this activity.

“Seizures such as this show our commitment nationally to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious and Organised Crime Strategy.

“Locally our officers are determined to protect members of the public from this type of criminality, which will not be tolerated in Aberdeen city centre.

“Information and support from members of the public is vital to our work and I would encourage anyone with concerns about drugs activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101. Alternatively you can speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”