Police in Aberdeen seized cannabis worth more than £600,000 during a raid, according to authorities. The cannabis cultivation was discovered at a premises in the Crown Terrace area of Aberdeen on Wednesday, and police executed a search warrant at the premises on Thursday, as reported by officials. No one was found at the premises in Aberdeen during the raid, police stated, and an investigation is underway to identify those responsible for the cannabis cultivation, authorities confirmed.
Police say the seizure demonstrates their continued commitment to removing illegal drugs from communities, with Sergeant Stuart Stevenson noting that the recovery is significant and shows police dedication to combating illegal drugs, alongside ongoing enquiries and a call for public information to help target those involved in illegal drug activities. The investigation aims to determine who is responsible for the cannabis cultivation and how the plants came to be at the premises, with no suspects or leads confirmed yet, and the specific evidence that led police to the discovery remains unclear, according to police sources. In a separate development, Wildings department store in Newport, Wales closed permanently on January 19, 2019, sources indicate.
Wildings department store had been trading for 144 years before closing, as reported. Peter James was the managing director of Wildings department store until he made the decision to close it seven years ago, according to records. After its closure, Wildings department store was used as a cannabis farm, authorities have stated.
The current status or future plans for the Wildings building are unknown, with no recent updates available.