Police in Shetland have charged a 47-year-old woman after heroin worth an estimated £9,000 was recovered in the Lerwick area.
The drugs were discovered after officers searched a property on South Road yesterday afternoon.
The woman is expected to appear at Lerwick Sheriff Court today.
Chief Inspector Lindsay Tulloch said: “We are committed to tackling the supply of drugs in Shetland and we will pro-actively target anyone intent on causing harm to the local community through this illegal trade.
“We rely on the support of the public to help us take action against those who choose to involve themselves in trading illegal drugs.
“I would urge anyone with concerns or information about drugs to contact Police Scotland at any time on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
47-year-old woman charged after £9,000 of heroin is recovered in Shetland
