Two people have been charged in connection with the cultivation of drugs in a rural part of Aberdeenshire.
Officers seized cannabis with a potential street value of £17,000 after they raided a property in Laurencekirk on Wednesday.
Police said they executed a drugs search warrant as part of an “intelligence-led” operation and have charged a 25-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man in relation to drugs offences.
A police spokeswoman said: “As part of an intelligence-led operation. A cannabis cultivation with a potential street value of £17,000 in the Laurencekirk area has been taken recovered.
“A drugs search warrant was executed and as a result a 25-year-old woman and 23-year-old man have been charged in relation to drugs offences. They are expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court at a later date.
“We will continue to act on information provided to us by the community and would encourage anyone with information to come forward.”
Anyone with information about drug activity is asked to contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.
Police seize drugs worth £17,000 from Aberdeenshire property
