Arrest after industrial cannabis factory shut down

Nearly 1,800 cannabis plants have been seized following a warrant at an industrial building.

Teams of officers descended on the Colwick-based warehouse after hearing it could be involved in drugs production.

This intelligence was proven to be accurate, with rows of cannabis found growing during the raid at 9.15am on Thursday (5 December).

A total of 1768 plants were found by the Tactical Support Group (TSG) officers leading the warrant.

The cannabis dismantling team removed the Class B drugs from the premises, which was found to be dangerously bypassing electricity to power the large grow.

Officers also found a suspect hiding within the building, with the 35-year-old man subsequently arrested on suspicion of producing cannabis.

Detective Sergeant Nathan Bingham, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“We’re really pleased to have put this industrial cannabis grow operation out of commission.

“With nearly 1,800 cannabis plants being found and seized, this represented a really good result that can only be a good thing for the local community.

“These types of grows are far from a victimless crime, with people often exploited to look after them and residents having to put up with the trouble they bring to their area.

“Due to the amount of heat they generate, the modifications to electrics, and the highly combustible materials often found within, these illicit operations also bring with them a very significant fire risk.

“Bearing all of this in mind, it is absolutely essential that our policing teams continue to target those who try to produce cannabis, especially to the scale seen here.

“While we’ve arrested a suspect in connection with this incident, our inquiries are very much still ongoing, so we’d plead with anyone with information to share it with the police by calling 101, quoting incident 91 of 5 December 2024.

“We’d always encourage anyone thinking of reporting any suspicions of drug activity to do so by calling 101, while information can also be shared anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”