A MAN and a woman have been charged after police recovered £700 worth of heroin from a Dunfermline property yesterday (Wednesday).

Police Scotland have confirmed that a 47-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman have been charged in connection with the seizure.

Dunfermline Community Investigation Officers recovered the heroin from an address in the Blacklaw Road area of Dunfermline.

Community Sergeant Kenny Greig said: “Police Scotland is committed to reducing the tragic impact of drugs on individuals, families and communities in Scotland.

"Through enforcement we actively target those individuals involved in Serious and Organised Crime including those concerned in the supply of drugs on our streets in Dunfermline.

"We remain committed to keeping our communities safe and through partnership working, and with the support of local communities, we aim to make Scotland a safer place.

"f you have any concerns or information that could assist, please call 101. You can also provide information anonymously by phoning Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or reporting it online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org"

The pair will appear at court at a later date and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.