Police raid 12 addresses in Aberdeen as major drugs crackdown continues
Last updated 7th Aug 2025
Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with the supply of Class A drugs as part of an operation targeting serious and organised crime in the north east this week.
Officers raided 12 addresses in Aberdeen on Wednesday, 6th August. As a result, two men – aged 42 and 30 – were arrested and charged and are due in court.
This followed the earlier arrest and charge of a 34-year-old man, in connection with this same operation. He appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday, 4th August.
This ongoing operation, launched in January, has previously seen 21 arrests in relation to the supply of Class A drugs and the recovery of heroin and cocaine with total estimated street value of over £1.3million.
"Their criminality will not be tolerated"
Detective Inspector John Pirie said: “This operation shows our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and forms just a part of Police Scotland’s ongoing work to make it as difficult as possible for these groups to operate in our communities.
“When an organised crime group becomes established in an area, its drug dealing activities can have a domino effect into wider offences, including antisocial behaviour, theft and serious violence.
“These criminals don’t care about anyone other than themselves, power and money. Their criminality is simply not welcome in the North East and will not be tolerated.
“We cannot do this alone and need the public’s help to rid our communities of these illegal activities. Anyone with information or concerns should contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”