Man, 70, charged after cannabis worth £3.2m seized from warehouse

Officers made the discovery while carrying out routine enquiries on the Gateside Industrial Estate in Cowdenbeath on May, 8.

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A man has been charged after cannabis worth around £3.2m was seized from a warehouse in Fife.

Officers made the discovery while carrying out routine enquiries on the Gateside Industrial Estate in Cowdenbeath on May, 8.

Police confirmed just under 2,000 plants with an estimated street value of £3.2m were seized.

A 70-year-old man has been arrested in connection and released pending further enquiries.

Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding drugs in their area to come forward.

Detective constable Paul Scougall said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and Police Scotland is determined to disrupt the supply of illegal substances and trace those involved.

“This significant recovery underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

“Information from the public is absolutely crucial to our work and we urge anyone with knowledge or concerns about drugs activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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