Two men arrested after drugs worth £55,000 seized by police in Aberdeen amid Merseyside joint probe

Two men have been charged after drugs and equipment worth £50,000 were seized in Aberdeen.

Police have confirmed the two men, aged 44 and 21, have been arrested and charged with county drug lines offences following a joint investigation with Merseyside Police.

Officers carried out a search warrant at an address on Gardner Road in Aberdeen on Friday following an investigation.

Crack cocaine, cocaine, diamorphine, drug dealing paraphernalia and a quantity of cash was seized from the property all with an estimated street value of £50,000.

The two men charged in connection with the incident were set to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday.

Detective constable Karen Maxwell, North East Division CID, said: “I would like to thank our colleagues at Merseyside Police for assisting with this operation.

“Our partnership approach shows our commitment to disrupting those involved in operating and profiting from the sale of illegal and harmful substances.

“We will continue to tackle the exploitation of vulnerable members of our communities in the North East of Scotland.

“If anyone has any concerns regarding the abuse of controlled drugs, or anyone who may be involved in the supply of controlled drugs, please contact Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”