Police bust cannabis factory in Bedford's Box End following tip-off from the public

Police discovered a cannabis factory in Box End in Bedford.

A passer-by reported suspicious activity when they saw a group of men put large bags into a vehicle and smelt a strong smell of cannabis.

Officers headed down to the area and discovered a large amount of cannabis inside a nearby building.

Evidence suggested it had been used to grow the drug not that long ago due to the ducting, insulation, pots (pardon the pun) – not to mention the plastic shielding over the windows.

All the cannabis was seized, and five men were subsequently arrested in connection with the bust.