Two arrests after police uncover near £700,000 cannabis haul in north Fife town

Police have uncovered a cannabis cultivation with a street value of almost £700,000 in north Fife.

Officers executed a warrant to search premises in Maitland Street, Tayport, on Thursday morning.

Police said a cannabis cultivation with an estimated street value of up to £679,500 was discovered.

Two men have been arrested and charged following in connection with the discovery. The men aged 41 and 37 were due to appear at Dundee Sheriff court on Friday (November 13).

Police made the discovery in Tayport |  Pic: Pixabyplaceholder image
Police made the discovery in Tayport | Pic: Pixaby

Detective Constable Matthew Wilson said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and Police Scotland is committed to removing those involved in the manufacture and supply of illegal substances from our streets.

“The public has a vital role to assist with this and we ask anyone with information relating to drugs to report this to us.

“Anyone with concerns can contact Police Scotland on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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