Cocaine worth £45,000 recovered in Portlethen

Two people have appeared in court after cocaine said to have an estimated street value of £45,000 was recovered in Portlethen.

Kristy Duncan, 28, and Lee Duncan, 30, both of Portlethen, faced drugs charges at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.

They made no plea and were released on bail.

Police Scotland earlier said thousands of pounds was also recovered after the intelligence-led operation on Tuesday.