Drugs worth more than £3m seized in Aberdeenshire

Five men have been arrested and charged in connection with a multimillion pound drugs recovery in Fraserburgh.

On December 12 police executed a warrant at an address in the High Street area of the town, where they recovered a large quantity of drugs worth £3.5 million.

Significant quantities of class A and B substances, including ecstasy, amphetamine and mephedrone, were seized.

Two men, aged 26 and 30, were arrested and charged and appeared at Peterhead Sheriff Court on Monday.

Two other men, aged 23 and 35, were arrested and charged on Tuesday and appeared at Peterhead Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

A fifth man, aged 26, was arrested and charged on Wednesday and is expected to appear at Peterhead Sheriff Court on Thursday.

Detective Inspector John Pirie said: "This is one of the largest drugs recoveries in the north east area and it will have a huge impact on the illegal supply chain in Scotland.

"This work underlines 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. They cause misery in our communities and the public has a vital role in helping us to trace those involved in the supply of illegal substances."