Thornaby cannabis farm 'worth several millions' found

Hundreds of plants were found growing across several rooms

A cannabis farm growing drugs with an estimated street value of several millions of pounds has been found in a warehouse raid.

Officers forced their way into the building in Teesside Industrial Estate, Thornaby, on Tuesday.

A large number of rooms inside the property were "completely full of plants", Cleveland Police said.

Seven men were initially arrested but six were later released and safeguarded as victims of modern slavery.

No further action will be taken against the six, the youngest of whom was 16, a force spokeswoman said.

The seventh man, aged 51, has been released under investigation whilst inquiries continue, she added.

Northern Power Grid were called to make the electrical system safe.

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.