Drugs valued at £200,000 recovered from property in Ellon

Drugs with an estimated value of £200,000 have been recovered at an address in Ellon.

At 8am on Friday, 3 January, 2025 we received a report of suspicious activity. Enquiries were carried out an as a result a cannabis cultivation was discovered.

Around 245 cannabis plants, estimated to be worth around £200,000 were discovered.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday, 6 January, 2025.

North Aberdeenshire Area Commander, Chief Inspector Steven McDonald said, “Serious and Organised Crime remains a priority and along with our partners and specialist resources, we are committed to detecting offences and disrupting criminal enterprises.

"We rely on the public to tell provide us with information to help us do so.

"As was the case here, if you see any suspicious activity, please contact us on 101. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”