Police raid uncovers 'large cannabis factory'
A cannabis grow worth £60,000 has been seized by officers following a raid at property in Leicestershire.
Leicestershire Police said it executed a warrant at an address on Oakham Road, near Tilton-on-the-Hill at about 09:30 BST on Monday.
Officers found the "large cannabis factory" in a "specially designed outbuilding", the force added.
Four people were arrested but have since been bailed pending further investigation.
A 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis and possession of a class B drug with intent to supply.
A 29-year-old man was detained on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis, while a 39-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis and being concerned in the supply of a class B drug.
A third man, 26, was held on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis, possession of a class B drug with intent to supply and abstracting/using electricity without authority.
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