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Press and Journal
24-05-2025
- Press and Journal
Arrests after drugs worth more than £200,000 seized in Aberdeen
Three people have been arrested and charged after drugs, namely heroin and cocaine with a street value exceeding £200,000, were recovered in Aberdeen. Police carried out search warrants at three properties in the Peterculter and Woodside areas on the morning of Friday May 23. A 27-year-old man and two women, aged 25 and 26, were arrested and charged in connection with the seizures. They are due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday May 26. The operation was intelligence-led and part of a broader crackdown on serious organised crime in the North East. Police Scotland said inquiries are ongoing. Detective Inspector John Pirie said: 'These seizures highlight our ongoing efforts to disrupt drug supply and underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy. 'We work every day to protect the public by preventing drugs from being circulated on our streets. This is vitally important in addressing the concerns of local people across the North East. 'Information and support from the public is vital to our work and I would encourage anyone with concerns about drug activity in their area to contact us via 101.' Police Scotland say the operation demonstrates the force's determination to tackle the supply of illegal substances and safeguard communities. Anyone with information about drugs or suspicious activity is urged to contact police or Crimestoppers anonymously.
STV News
24-05-2025
- STV News
Two women and man charged after heroin and cocaine worth £200,000 seized
Two women and a man have been charged after heroin and cocaine worth £200,000 was seized in a raid in Aberdeen. Police executed search warrants at three properties in the Peterculter and Woodside areas of the city on Friday morning. Two women, aged 25 and 26, and a 27-year-old man were arrested and charged in connection with the recoveries. They are expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday. Police said further enquiries as part of the intelligence-led operation remain ongoing. Detective Inspector John Pirie said: 'These seizures highlight our ongoing efforts to disrupt drug supply and underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy. 'We work every day to protect the public by preventing drugs being circulated on our streets. This is vitally important in addressing the concerns of local people across the north east. 'Information and support from the public is vital to our work and I would encourage anyone with concerns about drug activity in their area to contact us via 101.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Press and Journal
29-04-2025
- Press and Journal
Aberdeen woman, 53, in court after £100,000 of heroin found in car
A 53-year-old Aberdeen woman has appeared in court after £100,000 of heroin was found in a car on the A90. Rona Bain was arrested following the late-night traffic stop near Fordoun last week. She appeared in private at Aberdeen Sheriff Court yesterday and made no plea to a single charge under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Police stopped the car at 12.50am on Friday on the A90 near Fordoun and the six-figure quantity of Class A drugs was discovered. Detective Inspector John Pirie, of Police Scotland, said: 'This recovery shows our commitment to disrupting the supply of drugs in our communities. 'It also underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy and we will continue to work with partner agencies to tackle this issue and make our communities safer. 'Information from the public is absolutely crucial to our work and we would continue to urge anyone with knowledge or concerns about drugs activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101.' Bain was committed for further examination and granted bail.
Press and Journal
25-04-2025
- Press and Journal
Heroin worth £100k seized after police stop woman in car on the A90
Police have discovered heroin with an estimated street value of £100k after searching a car on the A90 near Fordoun. A 53-year-old woman was arrested at around 12.40am earlier this morning after a car was stopped on the busy Aberdeenshire road. Upon a searching the vehicle, heroin with an estimated value of £100,000 was found. The woman is set to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday April 28. Detective Inspector John Pirie, of Police Scotland, said: 'This recovery shows our commitment to disrupting the supply of drugs in our communities. 'It also underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy and we will continue to work with partner agencies to tackle this issue and make our communities safer. 'Information from the public is absolutely crucial to our work and we would continue to urge anyone with knowledge or concerns about drugs activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101. 'Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.'
