Man, 24, charged after £15,000 of cannabis discovered in Huntly property

Ruaraidh Britton

12 November 2024 at 1:28 pm·1-min read

The man was arrested in connection with drugs offences — -Credit: (Image: Getty)

Police have arrested and charged a 24-year-old man in connection with drugs offences after a raid in Huntly.

Officers carried out a search warrant on an address in the Bleachfield Street area of the town at around 3pm on Monday, November 11.

A quantity of cannabis with an estimated street value of around £15,000 was recovered during the search.

Police released the man on an undertaking and he is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court at a later date.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Constable Robyn McKay said: "Recoveries such as this highlight our determination to protect the public from this type of harmful criminality and make communities safer.

"Information from the public is absolutely crucial to our work and we would continue to urge anyone with knowledge or concerns about drugs activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101.

"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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