Men Arrested – County Lines drugs offences - Aberdeenshire

 Four males have been arrested and charged in connection with county lines drug offences in Aberdeenshire. 

Around 1030am on Sunday, 19 October, 2025 officers searched a property in Riverside Drive, Aberdeen. A quantity of diamorphine and crack cocaine with an estimated street value of £120,000 and over £6000 was seized.

Three males aged 17, 20 and 22 years were arrested and charged in connection and they were due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday, 20 October, 2025.

Around 1pm on the same date, officers stopped a car in Portlethen and a quantity of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of £41,000 and over £20,000 cash was seized. A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection and was also due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday, 20 October, 2025. 

Detective Sergeant Sam Harris said:

“These arrests underline our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy. Taking drugs off the street is a priority for Police Scotland.

“Anybody with any information or concerns about drugs within their community should contact Police via 101.”