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Drugs bust sees hundreds of cannabis plants seized

Kris Holland
BBC News, Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire Police A large number of cannabis plants in an indoor setting beneath heating lamps.Northamptonshire Police
A total of 381 plants in "various stages of growth" were found at the property

Hundreds of cannabis plants have been discovered by police in a Northamptonshire village.

Officers said 381 plants were found at a property on Thrift Street in Irchester.

The discovery came after residents reported suspicious activity, which led to a search warrant being obtained.

No arrests have been made.

The property's electrics had been illegally bypassed, said police, which posed a "real fire risk" to neighbours.

Sgt Glenn Thompson, of Northamptonshire Police, said: "Drugs cultivation and drugs use is one of our locally identified priorities. These priorities are set by the community and so this result is great for all of us."

Northamptonshire Police Cannabis plants in an indoor setting beneath heating lamps and an electrical supply.Northamptonshire Police
Officers said the electrical supply at the property had been tampered with

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