Cannabis worth £93,000 recovered by police after property searched

Three men have been arrested and charged following the discovery of the drugs.

Cannabis worth £93,000 recovered by police after property in Aberdeen searched by officers iStock

Three men have been arrested and charged after cannabis worth an estimated £93,000 was recovered by police.

The drugs were discovered by officers following a search of a property in Aberdeen.

Police carried out the search at the Oldcroft Place area of the city at around 5pm on Friday, September 16.

The men, aged 26, 27 and 27, are expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Saturday, September 17.

Detective Sergeant John Pirie encouraged people with concerns about drug misuse to contact police.

“Drug misuse brings nothing but misery to our communities and I want to reassure the people of the North East that we will continue to use every tool and tactic at our disposal to remove these illegal substances from the community,” he said.

“Our work often relies on the support of the public, so if you have any information or concerns about drug misuse, do not hesitate to contact Police Scotland on 101 or report this anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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