POLICE seized 1,800 cannabis plants from a former nightclub in Hazlemere.

Officers raided the former Orchard nightclub in Inkerman Hill at 9am on Wednesday and seized 1,800 plants and hydroponics equipment from the building.

The building is currently not in use. No arrests have been made at this time.

Det Con Richard Earl said: “This was a significant warrant, with nearly 2,000 cannabis plants seized and taken off the streets of High Wycombe.

“We will continue to carry out drug warrants in our area to disrupt the supply of illegal drugs on our streets.

“Community information is the key to preventing drug use and drug related crime.

"I would ask that anyone with any information on drugs or other crime in their area to contact their local policing team.”

Contact police on 0845 8 505 505 or the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. with any information.