Eight men in their 20s arrested over huge cannabis farm near Saffron Walden
Eight men in their 20s have been arrested in connection with a huge cannabis farm near Saffron Walden.
Officers from Essex Police executed a drug warrant at a farm at Debden on Thursday January 9.
In an outbuilding, they discovered a large quantity of what is believed to be cannabis.
Six men at the location were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug (class B). As part of enquiries, a further two men were also arrested.
All eight men are aged between 21 and 28. Five have been released under investigation and three have been released on bail while enquiries continue.
The drugs warrant was executed by officers from the Uttlesford community policing team, supported by officers from the Operational Support Group.