Man arrested and charged in connection with drugs recovery in Stonehaven

A 49-year-old man has been arrested and charged following the recovery of class A drugs in Stonehaven.

Acting on intelligence, officers stopped the man around 11pm on Wednesday, 22 May, in the Arduthie Road area of Stonehaven.

A quantity of diamorphine and cocaine with a street value of around £14,400 was recovered.

He was due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Friday, 24 May, 2024.

Detective Constable Rob Graham said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and Police Scotland is committed to bringing those responsible for the supply and sale of illegal substances to justice.

“The public has an important role to play and we ask anyone with information or concerns about drugs to contact us via 101, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”