Crime

A number of motorcyclists have been charged in relation to alleged road traffic offences in Aberdeenshire forests in the last two weeks.

Pedestrian, cyclists and motorcyclists are being encouraged to take extra care on the roads, as Police Scotland launches a week-long national vulnerable road users campaign on Monday, June 18.

Crime prevention advice on how farmers and the rural community in Scotland can make their businesses and properties more secure will be given by officers from Police Scotland attending the Royal Highland Show, at Ingliston Showground, next week (21-24 June).

Fourteen people were charged over the weekend as part of a continuing police operation to address violence and anti-social behaviour across Aberdeenshire.

Police in South Aberdeenshire are increasing patrols to prevent further crime in rural areas.

Police Scotland has revealed that significant reductions in acquisitive and violent crimes are being recorded in the North East thanks to ongoing efforts to ensure the region remains one of the safest places in Scotland.

Two people have been charged in connection with a series of alleged break-ins at businesses in Aberdeenshire.

A man has been charged in relation to an alleged attempted murder in Stonehaven.

Police Scotland is warning of the hidden dangers of shopping online after consumers’ details were used to set up websites selling counterfeit products.

These are the people most wanted by police forces in the UK in relation to alleged sexual offences.

Four people have been charged after cocaine and cannabis with a street value of more than £11,000 and a low four-figure sum of cash was recovered in Stonehaven and Aberdeen.

Trading Standards are warning local residents to beware of calls purporting to be from HM Revenue and Customs.

Police are seeking information following a break-in at Fettercairn.

Police Scotland is warning the public to be alert after businesses and individuals across the country were scammed out of millions of pounds.

British Transport Police officers in Scotland are supporting a national week of action tackling knife crime.

Dog owners are being asked to act responsibly when exercising their animals in the countryside and always be mindful that there may be grazing livestock nearby.