Cannabis factory located – Bury St Edmunds

Police have uncovered a cannabis factory in Bury St Edmunds.

It follows a warrant conducted at a property on Sunday 9 February at Ridley Road under Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act.

The Kestrel team recovered a cannabis grow containing a total of 1,072 cannabis plants, as well as a large quantity of cannabis packaged for onward sale. A large sum of cash was also seized from the address, estimated to be in the region of £16,000.

A quantity of high value items were also seized as part of the ongoing investigation including a motorbike.

No arrests have yet been made and enquiries into who is responsible are on-going.

Anyone who knows anything about this incident or has seen any suspicious behaviour in the area leading up to the discovery should contact the Kestrel West team, quoting crime number 37/7597/25.

Website – http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Phone – Call 101

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999

The Kestrel team is one of three such teams across the county dedicated to tackle criminal threats and challenges that emerge in a particular local area. The teams also support community and local policing priorities through community engagement and dealing with anti-social behaviour.

The signs to spot of a cannabis factory include a strong or sickly-sweet smell in the air; buildings with windows constantly blocked off; high levels of heat and condensation and the constant buzz of ventilation.

Such operations would most likely have people coming and going from an address at unsociable hours too.

If you suspect drug dealing is taking place in your area or see anything suspicious or out of place, please tell us. You don’t have to be certain, just concerned. Call police on 101, or alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers to report anonymously – either online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.