Man charged after £300k of cannabis seized across north east

A man has been charged after £300,00 worth of cannabis was seized during raids across the North East.

Officers discovered a cannabis farm at a property on Cuminestown High Street in Aberdeenshire on 30 April.

Another recovery was made on Haremoss Drive in Portlethen the next day.

As investigations continued, another two properties in Torry and Bucksburn were searched and a large number of the cannabis plants were recovered at Glenbervie Road.

A total of £300,000 worth of the Class B drug was seized during the operation.

A 32-year-old man was arrested and charged on Friday 10 May.

He is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday 13 May.

Detective Inspector Andrew Machray said: “This operation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

“Officers are removing drugs from communities right across Scotland day in, day out, and information provided by the public is vital in helping us continue to do this.

“I would specifically ask anyone who witnesses any suspicious behaviour in and around buildings that aren’t frequently occupied, or has concerns regarding drug production and crime in their area, to report this to us so we can investigate.”

Those with concerns should report this to Police Scotland via 101, or to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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