Police have raided two homes in Kirkcaldy in a major crackdown on drugs.
A team of more than 30 officers targeted properties on Cairn Street East and Lawson Gardens just after 9am on Wednesday.
Officers wearing protective gear used battering rams and specialist tools to force entry to the houses as part of a major investigation.
The Courier was given exclusive access to the raids.
Local officers were supported by resources brought in from elsewhere in Fife while a dog was also used at each home.
The operation is targeting the supply of Class A drugs including crack cocaine and Valium in the Lang Toon.
Teams of uniformed and plain-clothes officers met at Kirkcaldy police station for a briefing before heading for the two properties.
Johnny Lister, Community Investigations and Prevention Unit Sergeant in Kirkcaldy, was in charge of the operation.
Police ‘determined to disrupt individuals involved in Kirkcaldy drug crime’
He told The Courier: “Today’s police activity is part of our ongoing determination to challenge and disrupt those individuals involved in drug crime in Kirkcaldy.
“This is a message to those criminals that we will continue to take a proactive approach to tackle the scourge of drug dealing in this town.
“It’s also sending out a clear message reassuring the local community that we are listening to them and will respond to their concerns.”
Chief Inspector Scott Davidson said: “Today’s operation reinforces police Scotland’s commitment to target people who continue to deal controlled drugs in our communities.
“We shall continue to act on intelligence received and we would encourage any members of the public who have information surrounding such activities to either contact Police Scotland directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers”
No arrests were made at the properties during the raids but police inquiries are continuing.
