Arrests made and weapons seized after disturbances

Two more people have been arrested and weapons seized in connection with serious disturbances in Thornton and on the M90 in July.

A police operation on Wednesday saw the men, aged 19 and 38, arrested and weapons, including a firearm and ammunition, recovered.

During the major incident on the motorway near Dunfermline on July 25, a force helicopter and armed police were deployed. Five days earlier there were reports of a series of road rage incidents and fighting in Thornton and round about.

Police Scotland dogs, road police and national operational support unit aided CID and Fife officers on Wednesday.

Detective Inspector Paul Dick said: “This day of action was a pivotal moment in a painstaking CID inquiry into these serious disturbances.

“Both incidents caused great concern and fear to the public – those who either witnessed them or were subsequently affected by the large police presence we put in place to ensure the safety of our local communities.

“Immediately after these incidents we were able to quickly make arrests and report a number of people to the Procurator Fiscal.

“Working with our partners in the Department for Work and Pensions, Vehicle and Operator Services Agency, the UK Immigration Services and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, further police activity was carried out in the Thornton area.

“Our investigation will continue to identify and locate others who may have been involved in these incidents.”

The men will appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.