Three cannabis factories were found by police after warrants were carried out in Newbury and areas of Buckinghamshire on Thursday.

A 35-year-old man from Newbury was arrested on suspicion of growing and supplying cannabis.

Work is ongoing to dismantle the factories and seize the drugs found inside.

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Commenting on the warrants in Newbury, Cherwell and Aylesbury detective inspector Natalie Hall said: “These warrants were carried out today as part of our ongoing commitment to disrupt criminal activity associated with organised crime and drugs.

“As a result, a substantial amount of cannabis has been found and four arrests were made.

“There will be a continued police presence at the warrant locations as officers carry out their investigation.

“I would also like to remind members of the public that if you have any information or suspicions about drug crime, please always make a report to Thames Valley Police online or by calling 101.

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“You can also call Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or contact them via their website.”

Mandrin Mjeshtri, aged 22, of no fixed abode, has been charged with one count of production of cannabis.

Fjoralb Pisli, aged 26, of no fixed abode, has been charged with one count of production of cannabis.

They were both remanded to appear at High Wycombe Magistrates’ court today (October 22).

Petref Resuli, aged 43, of no fixed abode, has been charged with cannabis production and abstracting electricity without authority. He has been remanded to Oxford Magistrates’ Court.