A £1million east London cannabis factory in an abandoned hospital building has been dismantled by police, who are continuing to hunt the growers.
Officers attended the building in Goodmayes Lane, Redbridge on Thursday, August 8 where they found a sophisticated cannabis farming system.
Over 1,000 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of in excess of £1,000,000 were being grown in 30 rooms within the derelict Mayesbrook Clinic.
At this stage there have been no arrests and the investigation by detectives from Redbridge Police continues.
Detective Inspector Gareth Gilbert said: “Taking such a large drug haul off the streets is a great catch for the Met.
“Violence is one of the main by-products of the illegal drug industry, so it is imperative that we continue to tackle this problem head on.
“We will continue with our enquiries to establish who was the architect of this illegal operation and who was involved in maintaining it.”
All plants and equipment have been removed from the property.
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