Man, 42, arrested after cannabis farm discovered in Inverurie
The man is due to appear in court today.
A man has been arrested and charged after a cannabis farm was discovered in an Aberdeenshire town.
Officers acted on reports of possible cannabis cultivation on Birch Drive in Inverurie on Monday evening.
Within the property, a quantity of cannabis plants worth an estimated £296,460 were recovered.
A 42-year-old man was arrested and charged.
He is due to appear in court on Wednesday 19 February.
Sergeant Emma Forbes said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and Police Scotland is committed to bringing those responsible for the manufacture and supply of illegal substances to justice.
“The public has an important role to assist with this and we would urge anyone with information or concerns about drugs to get in touch with us via 101.”
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