Police in Cowdenebeath. Image: Fife Jammer Locations/FJL Services
Two men have been arrested after police were called to a firearm incident in Cowdenbeath.
Dozens of officers, including armed specialists and a helicopter, were spotted in the Fife town on Monday afternoon.
Two men were later traced and detained by officers.
An imitation firearm was also seized.
Police at the public park in Cowdenbeath. Image: Fife Jammer Locations/FJL Services
A Police Scotland Spokesperson said: “Around 4.15pm on Monday officers received a report of a man in a possession of a suspected firearm in the Cowdenbeath area of Fife.
“Officers attended and two men were traced a short time later. They were subsequently arrested in connection with the incident.
“No firearm was discharged and no one was injured.”
The spokesperson added: “A single imitation firearm was seized. There was no wider threat to the public.”
The helicopter above Cowdenbeath. Image: Fife Jammer Locations/FJL Services
Several people reported seeing armed officers at the scene along with around eight police vehicles.
The helicopter was said to be concentrating on the Stenhouse Street area.
