Criminals behind a huge Kirkcaldy cannabis factory found in a disused mill dug up the pavement to rig up an illegal power supply to the building.
Police discovered the large cannabis farm spread over three floors at the vacant Nairn Mill building on High Street on Wednesday.
Forensic teams and crime scene detectives remain at the scene 24 hours after the discovery.
Utility contractors brought in by Scottish Power are also working to make the building safe.
Drug gang dug up electrical cables to rig up an illegal power supply
The Courier understands that the gang behind the cannabis plantation dug up the pavement to set up an illegal electrical supply, which was used to power the farm.
Criminals dug more than two feet below the ground to access mains supplies in what one worker described as a “sophisticated” power bypass.
The access to power cables was discovered after contractors lifted a patch of tarmac close to the main entrance.
A three-way traffic light system is in place while the emergency utility work continues.
Police raid former Kirkcaldy mill
A team of 28 police officers raided the vacant building on Wednesday afternoon, smashing through the main entrance.
Once inside, they discovered cannabis plants on three floors.
The full extent of the plantation has yet to be confirmed as a probe into who is responsible for the drug farm was launched.
The grade-B listed mill building was home to Fife College, forming part of its Priory Campus until it closed in 2016.
Ambitious plans were launched in 2021 to transform the site into 39 luxury flats and a gym.
However, the building has remained empty for several years.
Scottish Power has been contacted by The Courier for comment.
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