Four people have been arrested and £200,000 worth of cannabis plants seized after a large-scale factory was found in Leighton Buzzard.
The Central Bedfordshire Community Policing team executed a warrant on Friday 26th February at an industrial unit in Grovebury Road and arrested four people on suspicion of the cultivation of cannabis.
Officers found four rooms full of cannabis plants over five feet tall and worth an estimated street value of £200,000.
Community officers worked closely with the Crime Investigation Team to develop intelligence and disrupt the professional operation, following concerns from local residents.
Two men in their 20s, a man in his 30s and a man in his 40s were taken into police custody for questioning and have since been released under investigation.
Chief Inspector Lee Haines, from the Central Community team, said: “It can be easy to think that a Class B drug like cannabis has little impact on a community. However, drugs, no matter what type, can have a devastating effect on the local area and drives much of the exploitation and anti-social behaviour that blights our communities.
"Our community policing officers deal with the issues that matter most to our local residents and that isn’t just traditional neighbourhood issues anymore, we are also tackling serious organised crime that hides within Bedfordshire."
In Milton Keynes, Thames Valley Police are also actively working to close cannabis growing operations.
Last month, officers raided a property in Downs Barn and discovered a large number of cannabis plants that have since been seized.
Anyone who wishes to report suspicious behaviour can do so anonymously by calling 101 or visiting Crimestoppers' website.
