Police have uncovered a cannabis factory in Preston believed to be worth more than a million pounds.
Officers from Preston Neighbourhood Policing Team raided a property on a large industrial unit off Brook Street after receiving a tip off from the local community.
As officers arrived they discovered a huge dividing wall which had a small secluded hatch – this turned out to be the entrance to a hidden ‘substantial’ cannabis cultivation.
The grow consisted of nine rooms and over 3500 cannabis plants of varying sizes, with a street value exceeding one million pounds.
Sgt John Lovick, of Preston Police said: “This was a substantial find which was a direct result of intelligence provided by the community and we are grateful for the information.
“We will continue to act on concerns and information provided by the public and anyone who wants to report anything to us can contact us on 101 or online.”
Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
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