Police uncover cannabis farm after blaze breaks out at flat

A cannabis farm has been discovered after emergency services were called to the scene of a fire in Fife.

Police confirmed the discovery of the cultivation on Sunday following a blaze at a property on Queen Anne Street in Dunfermline.

Crews from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the flames around 2pm after four engines were called around 12.50pm.

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No injuries were reported as a result of the blaze however police say investigations at the scene were continuing.

The discovery of the drugs has now been confirmed after forensic officers were seen entering the property.

A Police Scotland Spokesperson said: “An investigation is under way following the discovery of a cannabis cultivation site in Queen Anne Street, Dunfermline.

“Police were notified around 1.05pm on Sunday, December 18 when a fire broke out at the property. The fire was dealt with by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Police remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.”

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