POLICE uncovered a cannabis farm of more than 60 plants after officers raided an address in Colchester.
Officers from Essex Police's North Disrupter Team raided a flat off Mersea Road just after 7am on Wednesday.
They discovered a cannabis farm inside, which is estimated to be between 60 and 100 plants.
Here is a video of the raid this morning:
PC Jones, who led today's warrant, said: "Drugs cause harm to the people in your communities and, often, we know that these types of grows are used to exploit vulnerable people and get them working for gangs.
"I'd like to thank the members of the community who provided us with information about this particular site - we couldn't conduct these sorts of warrants as regularly without your support.
"If you suspect drug dealing is happening within your neighbourhood, please report it to us so we can act."
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You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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