Police in riot gear have locked down a street in Anstruther after a “disturbance” sparked by a raid.
Officers have sealed off March Crescent at the junction with Fowler Street.
Images show police in riot gear with shields outside a property.
Locals have reported a large emergency presence in the area.
Police say officers attended the property to execute a warrant on Friday afternoon.
The road has been closed after a “disturbance” following the raid.
‘Items thrown on road’ as riot police descend on Anstruther street
One resident said: “I saw it at about 1:45pm, there was just one police car at that point.
“There are now numerous cars, vans and riot police.
“There seems to have been items thrown on the road.
“They have moved everyone away from the cordon.”
Chris Hibbert, who also lives nearby, said: “I was actually shocked as nothing ever happens like this in Cellardyke and Anstruther.
“There was a person in his house throwing glass bottles, pans and toasters.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson: “Around 1.40pm on Friday, 4 October, officers attended at a property in the March Crescent area of Anstruther to execute a warrant.
“A disturbance is ongoing and a cordon has been put in place.
“There is no threat to the general public.”
Stagecoach East Scotland says buses are facing disruption due to the incident.
A spokesperson said: “Due to an ongoing police incident the 95 service will be unable to service Anstruther Harbour, Fowler Street and Toll Road in both directions until further notice.
“Apologies for any inconvenience”
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