£75,000 of heroin seized in Aberdeen raid

Officers searched a home in Great Northern Road yesterday, two people have been arrested.

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 13th Aug 2021

£75,000 worth of heroin has been seized in the raid of a property in Aberdeen.

On Thursday, 12 August, officers searched a house in the Great Northern Road area of Aberdeen and recovered a quantity of drugs, believed to be Heroin, with an estimated street value of seventy-five thousand pounds (£75,000), and a five-figure sum of cash.

A 56-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman have been arrested and charged in connection with this recovery and they are due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Friday, 13 August

A full report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.

Detective Inspector Robin Sim said: “Tackling illegal drugs and removing them from our communities continues to be a priority for us.

“We rely on the support of the public to build intelligence on drug-related issues so that we can act on their concerns. I would urge anyone who is aware of any information about the supply of drugs to report the matter to police through 101. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”

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