North-east teen in court over £10,000 heroin seizure

A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court after heroin valued at £10,000 was recovered in the north-east.

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons because of his age, appeared in private at Peterhead Sheriff Court over the matter.

It comes after heroin, with a potential street value of £10,000, was seized following a stop and search in Fraserburgh on Friday.

The youngster faced a string of charges including being concerned in the supply of drugs.

He also faced a charge of assault, theft and two charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

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The teen, whose general address was given as Aberdeenshire, made no plea during the behind-closed-doors hearing.

The case against him was continued for further examination and he was released on bail.

A date for his next court appearance over the matter has yet to be fixed.