£88k drug haul found in Aberdeen car and flat as three men charged

Three men have been arrested and charged by police after a significant haul of class A and class B drugs with a street value of £88,670 were recovered from a vehicle and a property in Aberdeen.

Officers noticed the occupants of a car on Holburn Street 'acting suspiciously' at around 10.30am on Monday, July 1.

The vehicle then initially failed to stop when requested, but was traced nearby on South Anderson Drive where the driver and two passengers were arrested.

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Drugs were recovered following the arrests, with further enquiries leading officers to discover a further quantity of drugs at a property in John Barbour Court.

The men, aged 19, 22 and 47, were charged in connection and due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Detective Constable Nick Bowyer said: "Drugs cause misery in our communities and we are committed to removing them from the streets of Aberdeen.

"Anyone with information about drugs or concerns about illegal substances should contact Police Scotland on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."