A shocking photo has shown the inside of a cannabis factory that was pulled apart by police in Southampton yesterday.

Officers executed a warrant at an address on Wittering Road, Southampton at around 7.30am on Monday, after concerns were reported by neighbours.

Inside they found around 250 to 300 cannabis plants in various phases of growth. 

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In a new photo shared on social media, plans can be seen packed into a room with lights and fans wired up. 

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of cultivating a Class B drug.

He remained in custody yesterday as police continue to investigate. 

Chief Inspector Marcus Kennedy issued a statement after the raid, committing to tackling the cultivation of drugs within residential areas.

Ch Insp Kennedy said: "Let me make it absolutely clear to the residents of Southampton, myself and my teams of officers will not tolerate the supply of drugs on the streets of Southampton nor will we tolerate the cultivation of drugs in our communities.""