A huge cannabis factory with hundreds of plants has been shut down by police after it was discovered in Gerrards Cross.

This morning (Friday) officers raided a building in St Huberts Close, where they discovered around 500 to 600 cannabis plants growing inside.

A residential street, St Huberts Close is home to a number of large, detached houses.

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As they tore through the facility, officers found two suspects – one of whom was hiding in the loft, and arrested them both.

On social media, TVP Chilterns and South Bucks said: “This morning a warrant was executed an address in St Huberts Close, Gerrards Cross, where officers found a cannabis factory.

“There were estimated to be 500-600 plants inside.

“Two people have been arrested, one of them was found hiding in the loft.”

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