Arrests as police target serious and organised crime in Aberdeen

Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with the supply of Class A drugs as part of an operation targeting serious and organised crime in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this week.

Officers executed warrants at 12 addresses in Aberdeen city on Wednesday, 6 August, 2025. As a result, two men – aged 42 and 30 – were arrested and charged. They are expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Thursday, 7 August.

This followed the arrest and charge of a 34-year-old man on Saturday, 2 August, in connection with this same operation. He appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday, 4 August.

This ongoing operation, launched in January 2025, has previously seen 21 arrests in relation to the supply of Class A drugs and the recovery of heroin and cocaine with total estimated street value of over £1.3million.

Detective Inspector John Pirie said: “This operation shows our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and forms just a part of Police Scotland’s ongoing work to make it as difficult as possible for these groups to operate in our communities.

“When an organised crime group becomes established in an area, its drug dealing activities can have a domino effect into wider offences, including antisocial behaviour, theft and serious violence.

“These criminals don’t care about anyone other than themselves, power and money. Their criminality is simply not welcome in the North East and will not be tolerated.

“We cannot do this alone and need the public’s help to rid our communities of these illegal activities. Anyone with information or concerns should contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”