23/02/2015

Police Operation Makes Heroin Seizure

Police Scotland have recovered heroin worth an estimated £80,000.

The drugs were seized by officers in the Guild Street area of Aberdeen on Sunday.

A 32-year-old has been arrested in connection with the find.

Police said the drug seizure was made as part of Operation Maple, which has been ongoing since 2010 targeting drugs and anti-social behaviour in Aberdeen.

(MH/CD)


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