BY Andrew Robinson Published: 23:08, 5 Jul 2023 Updated: 23:08, 5 Jul 2023
Cops seized 200,000 cannabis plants, 15 to 20 guns, more than 40 other offensive weapons and £650,000 cash.
The swoops were aimed at smashing the hugely profitable enterprise for organised crime groups.
Steve Jupp, of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, said gangs involved in cannabis farms are linked to crimes such as Class A drug smuggling, modern slavery and violence.
He added: “This operation not only disrupted a significant amount of criminal activity but intelligence gathered will also help inform future law enforcement.
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