Cannabis factory: 'Staggering amount of drugs' off the streets

The cannabis factory is the second to be found at Warboys airfield. Credit: Cambridgeshire police

Police have found a second cannabis factory in Warboys near Huntingdon.

The factory contained cannabis with a street value of £1.8 million was found after more reports of suspicious activity on Warboys airfield.

Around 2,200 plants and growing equipment were seized.

Growing equipment was also seized. Credit: Cambridgeshire police
Growing equipment was also seized. Credit: Cambridgeshire police

A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis and a 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis and possession of a class A drug.

Both men remain in custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station.