Police raid cannabis factory in Cranbourne, Basingstoke (From Basingstoke Gazette)

Police raid cannabis factory in Cranbourne, Basingstoke

2:50pm Friday 12th March 2010 in

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MORE than 500 marijuana plants have been seized by police officers raiding a cannabis factory in Basingstoke.

Hampshire Constabulary detectives shut down the factory in Blunden Close, Cranbourne, on Wednesday. They were acting on search warrant following a tip-off from the public.

Detective Sergeant Tim Chappell, of Basingstoke CID, said: “A considerable quantity of cannabis was seized following the warrant, meaning these drugs will now never reach our streets.”

He urged residents who suspect a neighbouring property to be involved in drug production or use to contact Basingstoke police station on 101.

Signs to look for include blacked-out windows or curtains permanently drawn.

See the Monday Gazette for more on this story.