Two men arrested after drugs worth around £50k seized by Police

Police in Scotland worked jointly with Merseyside Police

Officers carried out a search warrant on Friday
Author: Kara ConwayPublished 7th Nov 2022

Two men have been charged after drugs and equipment worth around £50,000 were seized in Aberdeen.

Police Scotland have confirmed the two men, aged 44 and 21, have been arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences as part of a joint operation with Merseyside Police.

Officers executed a warrant at an address in Gardner Road, Aberdeen, on Friday, 4 November, 2022, following an intelligence led investigation.

Crack cocaine, cocaine, diamorphine, cash and drug dealing paraphernalia were seized, with a combined estimated street value of £50,000.

The men charged in connection with the incident were set to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court today.

Detective Constable Karen Maxwell, North East Division CID, said: “I would like to thank our colleagues at Merseyside Police for assisting with this operation.

“Our partnership approach shows our commitment to disrupting those involved in operating and profiting from the sale of illegal and harmful substances.

"We will continue to tackle the exploitation of vulnerable members of our communities in the North East of Scotland.

“If anyone has any concerns regarding the abuse of controlled drugs, or anyone who may be involved in the supply of controlled drugs, please contact Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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