Man arrested as cannabis factory found in Bridlington raid

A cannabis factory has been uncovered in Bridlington.
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Police made the find, described as "a large scale cannabis cultivation," after raiding a property on The Esplanade on Friday morning.

Officers from Humberside Police's Community Team and members of Operation Galaxy discovered the plants in several flats.

A man was arrested on suspicion of cannabis production.

The cannabis factory found by police. Picture: Humberside PoliceThe cannabis factory found by police. Picture: Humberside Police
The cannabis factory found by police. Picture: Humberside Police
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Anyone who suspects cannabis is being grown in their street should contact police via 101.

Information can also be passed on anonymously via CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111.

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