Cannabis factory worth over £400k found in Wisbech

Hundreds of plants were found following routine checks by British Gas.

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 1st Jul 2021
Last updated 1st Jul 2021

Police have found almost 500 cannabis plants at a house in Wisbech, thought to have a value of about £413k.

It was found following routine checks by British Gas, who called officers to North Brink, to what they believed might be a cannabis factory.

Thamh Pham, who's 26 and of no fixed address, is due before magistates, charged with producing cannabis.

A 34-year-old man was also arrested but has since been released under investigation.

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