Cannabis farm worth nearly £680,000 uncovered as two men charged

Two men have been charged after police uncovered a large cannabis farm in Fife.

Officers executed a search warrant on a premises, understood to be Gregory Hall on Maitland Street in Tayport, on Thursday.

A cannabis cultivation with an estimated street value of up to £679,500 was found inside.

Two men aged 41 and 37 were arrested and charged in connection.

They were due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Friday, November 13.

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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