Man arrested after cannabis factory discovered in Swindon industrial estate

Police say it searched the site after concerns were raised by a member of the public.

Cannabis Farm
Author: Iona Stewart-RichardsonPublished 13th Feb 2022
Last updated 13th Feb 2022

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after concerns were raised by a member of the public about suspicious activity near an industrial estate in Swindon.

Police uncovered a cannabis factory at the Royal Wootton Bassett industrial estate and seized around 500 plants.

A 53 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of cannabis.

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