Armed police discover cannabis factory in Dereham

Five men have been arrested this morning

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 11th Jun 2025

Five men have been arrested after armed police discovered a cannabis factory in Dereham this morning (11 June).

Norfolk Police say they were initially called to reports someone had been shot inside property in Norwich Road shortly after 8am.

The force have confirmed no firearms were found, and no one was injured but a cannabis factory was discovered at the address.

A temporary road closure was in place while firearms officers attended the scene and a cordon is currently on the address while investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to come forward.

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