£176,000 worth of cannabis seized in Lochgelly by police

A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection. <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection. (Image: Newsquest)
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POLICE have recovered a cannabis cultivation worth £176,000 in Fife.

Officers executed a drugs warrant at a property in Benarty Avenue, Lochgelly on Tuesday.

They seized a cannabis cultivation which has an estimated street value of around £176,000.

A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection. He appeared at Dunfermline Sheriff Court yesterday (Wednesday).

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Sergeant Gayle Hopton said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and tackling those responsible for the cultivation and supply of illegal substances is a priority for Police Scotland.

“The public has an important role to play and we encourage anyone with information or concerns about drugs to contact Police Scotland on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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