Drugs worth £1.7m seized as 10 cannabis farms found

Police raided 12 properties and found 10 cannabis factories

Police uncovered 10 cannabis farms, made seven arrests and seized drugs worth £1.7m during a national operation to tackle criminal gangs.

Operation Mille sees police forces nationwide work together to tackle the trade in cannabis and the associated violent crime and exploitation.

Last month, Cambridgeshire Police, with the support of the Norfolk and Lincolnshire forces, carried out 12 raids.

Properties in Peterborough, Wisbech, as well as in Holbeach and Boston, in Lincolnshire, were targeted during the week-long operation.

Police carried out 12 raids during the week-long operation

Det Supt Chris Treadwell, said: "Cambridgeshire Constabulary are working daily to disrupt the activity of these criminal gangs and bring offenders to justice.

"We're hitting criminal gangs where it hurts the most, in their pockets.

"We will continue to work with our communities who play a vital part in helping us tackle the production of cannabis by reporting their concerns.

"Local people are our eyes and ears in our communities and the information they provide is key. Please continue to be vigilant and report any concerns to us."

Seven people charged in connection with the production of cannabis will appear at Huntingdon Magistrates' Court on 20 March.