Man charged after drugs seized in Portlethen in county lines probe
Officers attended Mossside Drive on Tuesday
Last updated 1st Nov 2023
A man has been charged after thousands of pounds worth of drugs was discovered at a property in Aberdeenshire.
It follows a Police investigation into county lines gangs.
Officers attended a property on Mossside Drive in Portlethen on Tuesday 31 October where a large quantity of heroin and crack cocaine was seized.
The 52-year-old is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Wednesday 1 November.
Detective Constable Dan Connelly, Aberdeen Proactive CID, said: “We are committed to identifying the supply chain which brings drugs into the North East and disrupting the activity of people intent on bringing harm to our communities.
“The county lines model shows crime does not respect borders as criminals from larger cities in England expand their operations into smaller towns and set out to exploit young and vulnerable people to sell drugs and carry cash.
“They bringing violence, coercion and abuse and may also take over a vulnerable person’s home, known as cuckooing.
“This operation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
“Anyone with concerns about drugs in their community can contact Police Scotland via 101, or calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”