Cannabis farm worth £65k raided in Brighton
Drug grown on a 'commercial' scale in disused building
An investigation's underway after a large scale cannabis growing facility was found in Brighton.
On Thursday last week, (30 Dec) Sussex Police had reports of suspicious activity at a disused building, called Stanford House, in South Road.
Inside they found a substantial 'commercial' cannabis 'factory' which had recently been harvested. The cannabis was drying and awaiting further preparation.
The estimated street value of the crop is in the region of £45,000 to £65,000.
Commercial cannabis sites of this type are often closely linked with organised crime including modern slavery and human trafficking. While no arrests have yet been made, a thorough investigation is ongoing to identify those involved.
Detective Sergeant Chris Lane said:
"We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have travelled in a vehicle equipped with dashcam along South Road, Brighton between 7.40am and 8.20am on Thursday 30 December as they may have inadvertently captured evidence relevant to the investigation."
If you can help with any information please contact Sussex Police online, or by calling 101, quoting serial 373 of 30/12.