Cocaine worth £250,000 seized from car after driver stopped on A90

A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the drugs recovery

A man is due to appear in court after drugs worth £250,000 were seized from a car in Aberdeenshire.

On Sunday morning, police stopped a car on the A90 travelling northbound towards Stonehaven and discovered a haul of cocaine.

A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday.

Detective Sergeant Emma Wright said: “This is a significant recovery which means a large quantity of drugs will remain off our streets.

“Information from the community is absolutely vital, and I’d like to thank them for their cooperation and the information they’ve provided.

“This result shows we will use every tool and tactic at our disposal to trace those committing crimes in our communities and make our community a safer place for all.”

Anyone with information or concerns should speak to officers or contact Police Scotland on 101. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Last updated Apr 20th, 2026 at 14:21

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