Four arrests in connection with drugs offences in Aberdeen

Four men have been arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences in Aberdeen.

Around 3.30pm on Saturday, 5 April, 2025, a motorbike failed to stop for officers in the Bankhead Road area. A short pursuit followed before the vehicle and rider were later traced near Laurel Drive.

Mobile phones, cash, cocaine and diamorphine were recovered. The 25-year-old male rider was arrested and charged in connection with road traffic and drugs offences.

Also on Saturday, 5 April, a package containing cocaine and diamorphine with an estimated value of over £21,000 was discovered in Kittybrewster. Three men, aged 23, 27 and 28, were arrested in connection in the Bayview Court area later that day.

All four men were due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday, 7 April.

Detective Sergeant Sam Harris said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and we are committed to tackling the supply and sale of illegal substances.

“This result highlights our commitment to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and our efforts to disrupt this activity.

“Information from the public is vital and we encourage anyone with information or concerns to contact us via 101, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”