A DUNFERMLINE man has been fined for growing four cannabis plants in his home.

Craig Brown, 40, of Abel Place, admitted that on October 6, at his home, he was producing a controlled drug, namely cannabis.

Brown was not present at Dunfermline Sheriff Court but submitted a guilty plea by letter.

Depute fiscal Dev Kapadia said there were four plants found in the house, along with a tent and extractor fan.

Sheriff Alastair Brown imposed a fine of £130.