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Leigh On Sea News: Cannabis Grow Discovered – OFFICERS responding to reports of men on the roof of a property in Hadleigh have discovered a large cannabis grow.

Cannabis Grow Discovered - OFFICERS responding to reports of men on the roof of a property in Hadleigh have discovered a large cannabis grow.

OFFICERS responding to reports of men on the roof of a property in Hadleigh have discovered a large cannabis grow.

Officers responded quickly to reports of men climbing onto the roof of a property at Castle Lane, at around 1.50am on Wednesday 2 April.

Following reports that one of the men was believed to be in possession of a firearm, specialist Armed Response Vehicle (ARV) officers attended within 15 minutes, as part of a proportionate response. They were supported by colleagues from across the force and National Police Air Service who carried out an extensive search of the area. However, the men weren’t found.

Chief inspector Paul Hogben, District Commander for Castle Point and Rochford, said: “I appreciate that this incident will be of concern to the local residents, but we will continue with our enquiries to do everything we can to identify the three men involved in this incident.

“Inside the property, officers discovered cannabis plants, which were probably destined for sale. “We also found a machete and a BB gun and have made safe and seized both items so they cannot be used by anyone intent on criminal activities.

“I’d ask anyone who may have information about the incident or know who the men are, to contact us.”

The cannabis plants have since been removed from the property.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then you can get in contact with the Police quoting the crime reference number 42/43985/25.

You can submit a report on their website or by using the online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about online reporting services.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Picture: A previously discovered Cannabis grow at an address in Redstock Road, Southend.

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