Cannabis farm discovered in Faringdon disused building

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 17:40 · Archive

Thames Valley Police have uncovered a cannabis farm in a disused building in Faringdon, Oxfordshire and are searching for those responsible.

Thames Valley Police discovered a cannabis farm inside a disused building in Faringdon, Oxfordshire on Wednesday, 28 October. Officers from Thames Valley Police South Oxon and Vale of White Horse made the find during operations by the Faringdon Neighbourhood Team.

Police are conducting ongoing enquiries to identify those responsible for the cannabis cultivation. The discovery followed the arrest of a man on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs earlier that day. He has since been charged and remanded to appear in court. Officers also seized his car as part of their investigation.

Police urged members of the public to report any suspicious activity. A Thames Valley Police statement said: 'Drug dealing has no place in our communities. We will continue to pursue those involved and take positive action wherever possible. If you notice anything unusual or suspicious, please let us know. The information you provide could be exactly what we need to take action.'

How it is being reported

• Cannabis farm found in disused building as police hunt for ‘budding gardener’Thames Valley Police is hunting for a "budding gardener" after they uncovered a cannabis farm inside a disused building in Faringdon, OxfordshireOxfordshire Guardian · 29 Oct, 17:16
• Cannabis farm found in disused building as police hunt for ‘budding gardener’Thames Valley Police is hunting for a "budding gardener" after they uncovered a cannabis farm inside a disused building in Faringdon, OxfordshireOxford Mail · 29 Oct, 17:16

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