iStockA man has been arrested after heroin worth £6,000 was seized by police in Aberdeen.
On Wednesday officers acted on information and discovered a quantity of heroin, with an estimated street value of more than £6,000, in Whitemyres Avenue.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with drug offences.
The man was due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Thursday.
The force is urging anyone with information regarding drugs in their area to come forward.
Detective constable Nick Bowyer said: “Drugs cause untold misery in our communities and we work tirelessly to disrupt the drugs trade and protect local people.
“Preventing the sale and supply of drugs remains a key focus for us and with the public’s continued support in providing us with information, we will continue to disrupt such criminality.
“Anyone with information regarding drugs in their local area should contact us through 101.
“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
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