Cannabis factory found in Higham Ferrers

Officers discovered 160 cannabis plants at the property
The cannabis factory found in King's Avenue, Higham FerrersThe cannabis factory found in King's Avenue, Higham Ferrers
The cannabis factory found in King's Avenue, Higham Ferrers

Police found 160 plants when they discovered a cannabis factory in Higham Ferrers.

They found the cannabis factory in King's Avenue at about 8pm last night (Wednesday) and officers have been back at the scene today to dismantle it.

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A spokesman for Northants Police said: "160 plants of varying maturity were found.

The cannabis factory found in King's Avenue, Higham FerrersThe cannabis factory found in King's Avenue, Higham Ferrers
The cannabis factory found in King's Avenue, Higham Ferrers

"A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the offence and is currently in police custody."

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