Warwickshire Police discovers cannabis factory in commercial unit with hundreds of plants – four arrested on suspicion of cannabis production

Police have arrested four men on suspicion of producing class B drugs after they discovered a cannabis factory on an industrial estate in Exhall.

Officers stormed the unit on Bayton Road Industrial Estate where more than 1800 plants were discovered leading to the arrest of the four men.

Inspector Kris Shore from Nuneaton and Bedworth Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “Our work to tackle the supply of drugs in the area and relentlessly pursue those responsible continues with the discovery of this grow.

“Information from the public is vital to such discoveries. If you have information that may help please report it to us.”

If you have information related to the production of cannabis in the county, you can report it by going to www.warwickshire.police.uk/report or call 101. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.