Arrests for drugs and weapons offences made in North Aberdeenshire
A week long effort from police saw fourteen people apprehended
Fourteen people have been arrested in Aberdeenshire after a week long police initiative cracking down on drugs and organised crime.
Between Monday January 15 and Saturday January 20, police targeted people suspected of being involved in offences in Fraserburgh, Peterhead, and Banff.
A 49 year old was arrested in Fraserburgh and will appear in court charged in connection with assault involving an offensive weapon.
Two people were arrested in Peterhead on drug offences. The pair, aged 59 and 41 appeared at the Sheriff Court on Monday January 22.
Reports were sent to the Procurator Fiscal after a 28 year old man was arrested for being in possession of an offensive weapon, while three people in Fraserburgh and Peterhead were found in possession of drugs.
For offenses including possession of an offensive weapon, supplying drugs, and violence, seven further people were arrested in Banff, Fraserburgh and Peterhead.
"This sends a clear message that these kinds of activities are not welcome"
North Aberdeenshire area commander Chief Inspector Steven McDonald said: “Detectives, local police officers and officers from our Violence Reduction Unit, targeted areas where members of the public have reported concerns about ongoing crime.
“During the week-long-initiative officers carried out patrols, searches and executed warrants resulting in the arrest of a number of individuals known for violence, organised crime and supplying drugs.
“This sends a clear message that these kinds of activities are not welcome in our communities and they will not be tolerated. We will continue to disrupt this type of crime and work to deter those involved.
“We listen to reports made to us and I would urge the public to continue to report any concerns as this is a vital source of information that can help to stamp out illegal activities that cause misery and harm.
“This initiative underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.”
“You can report concerns to us via 101, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”