Halstead: Two arrested as cannabis farm uncovered

Two men were arrested after officers acting on a call from the public uncovered an industrial-scale cannabis farm in Halstead.

Braintree Neighbourhood Policing Team attended an address in Colchester Road on Tuesday 15 April, after a call reporting suspicious activity in the area.

A cannabis grow totalling between 400 and 500 plants was uncovered inside the property.

Two men, one aged in his 20s and one aged in his 30s, were arrested on suspicion of production of a controlled drug.

They remain in custody.

'Not a victimless crime'

Inspector Philip Jackson said:

“Within moments of our arrival at the scene, officers surrounded the property and arrested two suspects.
“Hundreds of cannabis plants were seized and will be destroyed.
“Growing cannabis is not a victimless crime.
“When produced on a large scale such as the operation uncovered today, it is often used to fund organised crime and brings with it a range of issues including exploitation and anti-social behaviour.
“This has only been possible with the support from people in Halstead who reported their concerns, and I urge anyone seeing suspicious activity to get in touch with us.”

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