Five arrested after cannabis factory discovered

Five men have been arrested after a cannabis factory was discovered in a rural village.

An estimated 600 plants were found by police at a unit off Long Lane, Wrington, North Somerset, after being contacted by a member of the public.

The men, aged between 28 and 53, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class B drug on Sunday.

All five have been released under investigation as police enquiries continue.

Insp Matt Hawkins, of the Backwell and Wrington neighbourhood policing team, said: “We are hugely grateful to the individual who contacted us over the weekend to make us aware of their suspicions.

“Their call has enabled to us to attend the scene and take proactive action to prevent the suspected criminal production of cannabis.

“We’d encourage anyone who suspects illegal activity in their community to please report it to us so we can investigate and take appropriate action.”

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police.

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