Cannabis factory dismantled in Northants force investigation
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A cannabis factory has been dismantled in Kingsley Park Terrace, Northampton, following the execution of a warrant.
Police officers raided the property last week after they received community intelligence that the drugs were potentially being grown inside.
Upon entry, officers found that the whole flat had been converted into a drugs factory with mature plants being found in two rooms alongside bags of soil and an electrical set-up to facilitate growth.
The factory has now been dismantled with an investigation launched to ascertain who may have been behind it.
PC Hannah Nebbitt from the Northampton Neighbourhood Team, said: “First of all, I want to thank the local community for the intelligence they provided that led to us being able to execute this warrant.
“We’re really pleased that these members of the public trusted us with their reports and I hope this result demonstrates our determination to act on the concerns of our local communities.
“People often think the growth of cannabis is a victimless crime, but the truth is that it’s often a small part of a bigger picture that involves modern slavery, exploitation and organised crime.
“Tackling drug harm remains a priority for Northamptonshire Police and we will continue working hard to disrupt more of these factories.”