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Naina Bhardwaj

Seven charged in connection with drug offences after intelligence-led raids

Seven people have been charged after police drug raids in Perth.

Four men aged between 16 and 24 been arrested and charged in connection with a supply of controlled drugs.

Three suspects, a woman aged 22, and men aged 25 and 26, were also charged and reported for possession of controlled drugs.

It comes after a large, intelligence-led drugs enforcement operation was undertaken in Perth on Tuesday October 5, 2021.

Police Scotland officers recovered crack cocaine, heroin, cannabis and diazepam with a total potential value of over £12,000.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and all involved are expected to appear at Perth Sheriff Court at a later date.

Detective Sergeant Mark Wilson of Tayside CID said: “We continue to be committed to detecting and disrupting those involved in crime and drug activity in Perth.

"We will respond to information provided and tackle the people who are affecting our communities.

"To do this, we rely on the help of the public to tackle these issues and I would urge anyone who has any concerns to call police on 101, or anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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