Large Cannabis Grow Found In Tunnel Under the M1
More than 240 cannabis plants were found growing in a drainage culvert located beneath the busy M1 motorway, near the quaint village of Watford in Northamptonshire. A culvert is a closed tunnel normally used to transfer water from one side of the road to the other. It had been boarded up to conceal the 240 plants that were being grown inside.
More than 240 cannabis plants were found growing in a drainage culvert located beneath the busy M1 motorway, near the quaint village of Watford in Northamptonshire. A culvert is a closed tunnel normally used to transfer water from one side of the road to the other. It had been boarded up to conceal the 240 plants that were being grown inside.
This remarkable and well-organised operation was brought to light by maintenance workers from National Highways on Friday, November 28. Upon discovering the plants, they immediately contacted Northamptonshire Police to report their findings.
The culvert in question is a closed tunnel generally used for channelling rainwater and other liquids across the road. Still, it had been skillfully boarded up to conceal the extensive cannabis cultivation taking place inside.
The task of dismantling this clandestine cannabis factory proved particularly challenging due to incessant heavy rainfall, which made the area muddy and treacherous. However, the dedicated Daventry Neighbourhood Policing Team received invaluable assistance from a local landowner who graciously provided transportation and trailers to facilitate the operation.
Inspecting the scene, Daventry Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Jonathan Davis-Lyons commented, “This must be one of the most extraordinary locations we have ever uncovered a cannabis grow. It clearly illustrates the lengths some will go to cultivate and profit from this high-value commodity.”
Sergeant Lewis Judd, who is leading the investigation and is responsible for overseeing the dismantling of the factory, explained the difficulties faced: “This cannabis grow was particularly complex to dismantle due to the relentless rain and its isolated location.
The nearest road access to the tunnel was approximately a mile away, making the logistics of transporting equipment challenging. However, thanks to the generosity and support of a local landowner who offered us transport and trailers, we were ultimately able to successfully shut down the operation.”
As of now, no arrests have been made related to this cannabis grow, and officers are appealing for information from the public.
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