Officers have discovered a significant cannabis cultivation operation in Hadley, with the seized plants estimated to be worth thousands of pounds. PC Kate Medlam and PC Rob Hughes attended the property following its initial securing by E shift officers.

The strong odour of cannabis permeated throughout the Hadley area as authorities removed the plants for destruction. Police have highlighted the operation as an example of the serious dangers posed by illegal cannabis farms, particularly the hazardous electrical wiring often installed to power growing equipment.

PC Hughes said: "Cannabis cultivation sites like these pose significant risks to public safety. The electrical modifications made to power these operations are typically unsafe and create serious fire hazards for neighbouring properties."

Police also emphasized that such operations are frequently linked to organised crime groups, who often exploit vulnerable individuals, forcing them to tend to the plants against their will in conditions that amount to modern slavery.

The discovery marks another success in the ongoing fight against drug cultivation in the region. Police are continuing their investigation into the individuals behind the operation and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The investigation remains ongoing.

(shown some of the images from the grow)