Man charged after Kettering cannabis factory discovered

By Sam Wildman
Published 10th Dec 2020, 14:32 BST
Updated 10th Dec 2020, 14:35 BST
More than 100 plants were seized. Credit: Kettering Police TeamMore than 100 plants were seized. Credit: Kettering Police Team
More than 100 plants were seized. Credit: Kettering Police Team
It was found by police yesterday after a tip-off

A man has been charged after a cannabis factory worth up to an estimated £100,000 was found in Kettering yesterday (Wednesday).

Acting on a tip-off from the community, police raided the criminal set-up at a house in St John's Road on the Ise Lodge estate at about 10.45am.

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In total 119 plants were removed with the majority at the point where they would be harvested.

More than 100 plants were seized. Credit: Kettering Police TeamMore than 100 plants were seized. Credit: Kettering Police Team
More than 100 plants were seized. Credit: Kettering Police Team

The plants were spread out over three bedrooms and a garage and were worth an estimated £80,000 to £100,000.

A suspect has since been charged with being concerned in the production of a class B drug.

He is 21-year-old Yrgen Velaj, of no fixed address.

Velaj is due to face magistrates in Wellingborough today (Thursday).