Seven arrested in connection with drug offences in Tayside and Aberdeen

Seven males, aged between 17 and 34, have been arrested in connection with drug offences as part of an operation targeting serious and organised crime.

Officers executed nine search warrants at addresses in the Baxter Park, Stobswell, St Mary’s, Lochee and Douglas areas of Dundee, the Letham area of Perth and the Torry area of Aberdeen on Thursday, 21 August, 2025.

As a result, cocaine and cannabis worth an estimated collective street value of more than £50,000 were seized, along with a four-figure sum of cash.

Six of the males have been charged and will appear in court at a later date. One has been released, pending further enquires.

This ongoing investigation, which began in January, has previously seen 11 other arrests and more than half a million pounds worth of cannabis recovered in Tayside.

Detective Inspector Gary Lamb said: “Controlled drugs cause real harm and misery to individuals, families and communities. They are illegal for that very reason.

“Organised criminals don’t care about anyone other than themselves, they only care about power and money. Their drug dealing activities can have a domino effect into wider offences, including antisocial behaviour, theft and serious violence.

“We continue to work, day in and day out, to target and disrupt anyone involved in drug dealing. We will not tolerate it in our communities and our focus on targeting those involved in organised crime and dismantling their criminal networks has never been stronger.

“Today’s operation shows our continued commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce where we work with partners on a multi-agency approach to tackling the threat of organised crime.

“We cannot do this alone and the public’s help is absolutely vital when it comes to ridding 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.”