Drugs worth around £80,000 have been recovered from the north-east corner of Aberdeenshire during an intelligence-led operation.
Heroin and cocaine were among the find and as a result two men, aged 28 and 16, and a 27-year-old woman have been charged.
The three are expected to appear at Peterhead Sheriff Court today.
A number of search warrants were executed and the drugs were recovered from Birnie Place, Fraserburgh, Errol Street, Peterhead and St Andrews Drive in Fraserburgh yesterday.
Detective Inspector Stewart Drummond said: “The recovery of this substantial amount of drugs yesterday demonstrates the commitment we have towards targeting those involved in the supply of controlled drugs in the north-east. Various specialist resources were used in the operation, including CID, Roads Policing and local Community Policing Teams. This enforcement activity is not a one off, Police Scotland targets those dealing drugs on a daily basis.
“As well as targeting particular individuals we will also act upon reports from the public so we need you to call us and provide that information. I would ask that you call and report any suspected drug related activity in your area or speak to any officer.”
Inspector Kevin Goldie of the Fraserburgh Community Policing Team said: “My staff work on a daily basis targeting those involved in the supply of controlled drugs. We have local officers working with specialist units from within Police Scotland to make our area a hostile environment for those dealing drugs.
“Anyone with concerns relating to drug misuse can contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if you would prefer to remain anonymous.”
