LOCHORE people have been arrested and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act as part of the ongoing Operation Prospect campaign in Fife.

The initiative was launched in April this year to target drug offences of all kinds across the Kingdom and has so far resulted in several arrests and over £180, 000 worth of illegal substances being recovered.

Officers in West Fife executed two search warrants at addresses in Lochleven Gardens and Rosewell Drive, Lochore on Thursday, where they seized cannabis and a small amount of heroin with a combined total of £1,800, as well as £4,000 in cash.

Two men aged 42 and 28, and a 26-year-old woman, have been held in custody and were due to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court today.

Detective Chief Inspector Scott Cunningham, who is leading on Operation Prospect, said: "The activity carried out on Thursday was as a direct result of vital intelligence provided by our communities, who have made it abundantly clear they will not tolerate drug crime in their areas.

"Whenever we receive information from the public relating to drug offences we will conduct a robust investigation and then carry out appropriate enforcement action when required.

"Operation Prospect has already resulted in numerous arrests and large quantities of harmful substances being seized before they can cause untold harm to Fife's communities.

"Anyone wishing to report ongoing drug crime can do so by calling us on 101 or by making an anonymous report to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."