Two arrests as cannabis factory discovered in Maybush

Two people were arrested following a cannabis farm raid on November 11. <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Two people were arrested following a cannabis farm raid on November 11. (Image: NQ)
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Police arrested two men after raiding a cannabis farm in Maybush and finding an offensive weapon on November 11.

At around 8.45am, officers entered a property on Vine Road and found a quantity of cash and a large quantity of Class B drugs.

Police seized this, along with a quantity of suspected Class A drugs, drug-related paraphernalia, a range of digital devices and an offensive weapon.

READ MORE: Large cannabis factory found on St Mary Street, Southampton

A 20-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of improper importation of a controlled Class B drug, possession with intent to supply a Class B drug and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.

He was also further arrested on suspicion of bringing / throwing / conveying a prohibited article into / out of a prison in an unrelated matter.

A 22-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.

Both men have since been released on conditional bail until Tuesday February 25, 2025.

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