Large cannabis factory found in Coalville

By Beatriz Abreu Ferreira

Police have found a large cannabis factory in premises in Baker Street, Coalville.

On Monday (Oct19) local officers found a factory containing in excess of 1,000 cannabis plants as well as hydroponic equipment.

Police found a large cannabis factory on Baker street Coalville on 19th October 2020. An investigation has commenced and we ask anybody with any information please contact the police quoting ref 200000552140#Inyourcommunity #CoalvillePolice #notonourpatch pic.twitter.com/kbQ3Jhx7Ds

— NW Leics Police (@NWLeicsPolice) October 21, 2020

No arrests have been made but an investigation is ongoing while enquiries continue to be carried out.

Earlier this year, on 22 June, 900 cannabis plants were also discovered near Coalville, at an industrial unit in Walker Road, Bardon Hill.

Anyone who may have information about the factory in Baker Street is asked to contact police on 101 quoting 20000552140.