Cannabis factory uncovered by police at property in Ridley Road, Bury St Edmunds

A cannabis factory growing more than 1,000 cannabis plants has been uncovered by police.

It follows a raid at a property in Ridley Road, on the Westley Estate, in Bury St Edmunds, on Saturday under Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act.

Officers seized 1,072 cannabis plants as well as a large quantity of cannabis packaged for onward sale.

A large sum of cash was seized from the address, estimated to be £16,000.

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

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

Anyone who knows anything about the incident or has seen any suspicious behaviour in the area leading up to the discovery should contact Bury St Edmunds CID, quoting crime number 37/7597/25.