Seven men in court after cocaine and weapons found in multiple raids 

Police, acting on intelligence, attended properties in George Street, Fraser Court, Catherine Street and Hutcheon Street in a day of action on Monday.

Seven men in court after cocaine and weapons found in multiple Aberdeen raidsiStock

Seven men have been charged after drugs and weapons were seized in a number of raids across Aberdeen.

Police, acting on intelligence, attended properties in George Street, Fraser Court, Catherine Street and Hutcheon Street in a day of action on Monday.

Cocaine and weapons were recovered.

Six men, two aged 21, 29, 31, 45, 49, appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Tuesday, June 17.

One man, aged 42, will appear in court at a later date.

Sergeant Pete McAndie said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and Police Scotland is determined to disrupt the supply of illegal substances and trace those involved.

“The result of this day of action underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organise Crime Strategy.

“The public has an important role in assisting police and I would ask anyone with information or concerns to contact us via 101, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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