Man charged after Peterhead cocaine bust

Author: Phil McDonaldPublished 20th Dec 2017
Last updated 20th Dec 2017

More than £24,000 worth of cocaine has been found in Peterhead.

It was discovered in a routine search in the town centre on Monday.

A 28-year-old man has been charged and is due in court today

Peterhead Community Policing Team Inspector George Cordiner said: "Tackling drug misuse is a priority for Police Scotland in the North East.

"The officers made the recovery whilst on routine patrols in Peterhead and took the necessary action which has resulted in these drugs being taken off the street."