Cannabis plants worth £1m found in industrial estate
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Cannabis plants with an estimated street value of approximately £1m have been found in an industrial estate in Antrim.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said at approximately 11:20 BST on Tuesday 2 September officers conducted a search of a unit within the industrial estate in the Steeple Road area.
District Support Team (DST) Sergeant Lowry said: "This was a highly sophisticated and well organised operation."
"The plants along with growing equipment have been seized, and will now undergo forensic examination," the statement added.
No arrests have yet been made in connection with the cannabis seizure
Sergeant Lowry added that no arrests have been made and the investigation into the seizure is ongoing.
"Cannabis factories such as this one often have links to serious criminality.
"By dismantling this extensive grow, we have helped to stop unlawful activity in its tracks."
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.