Police have launched an investigation after uncovering a cannabis plantation in Fife.

More than 200 plants with a street value of nearly £60,000 were found at an address in Rosyth on Tuesday.

However, there was nobody in the house at the time and officers are now trying to trace the people responsible for the illegal factory.

Head of the force's Drugs Squad, Detective Inspector Scott McCallum, said: "Officers executed a search warrant at a house in Jutland Street around 11am yesterday (Tuesday) and discovered a professional cannabis growing plantation.

"Our enquiries to trace the persons responsible for this illegal plantation are ongoing and I would appeal to the public to come forward with any information that they may have regarding any suspicious activities in this area."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force on 0845 600 5702 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.