Three people are due in court after the recovery of drugs worth almost £50,000 in the Stonehaven area.
Police said cannabis and cocaine valued at around £47,000 was recovered by officers following an intelligence-led operation on Saturday.
A four-figure sum of money was also recovered.
A 50-year old woman and two men, aged 32 and 23, all from the local area, have been charged and are expected to appear at Aberdeen sheriff court on Monday.
Chief Inspector Murray Main, local area commander for Aberdeenshire South, said: “Illegal drugs can have such a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities.
“Through Operation Aspen, we have seen a significant amount of controlled drugs removed from the streets of Aberdeenshire and across the north east.
“There will be no let-up in the fight against drugs,” added Ch. Insp. Main.
“We will continue to robustly target those individuals and groups who profit from the sale or supply of illegal drugs across the north east and elsewhere.”
“Anyone with concerns in their neighbourhood can contact police on 101.”
