POLICE have uncovered another large cannabis factory in Reading.
Thames Valley Police officers tweeted out the picture of scores of plants in a factory-like setting yesterday.
It said 'the large cannabis factory' was found that evening in the town, but did not confirm where in Reading it was.
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The post added that two males were arrested as a result after trying to flee the scene.
Officers from #NHPTRdg located a large cannabis factory in #RDGUk this evening. 2 males were arrested after trying to run from the address, severely underestimating the arresting officers' dynamism! Enquiries ongoing at this time. #2incustody #TVPStronghold pic.twitter.com/BhSYkwywu9
— TVP Reading (@TVP_Reading) November 10, 2019
It comes as part of the Operation Stronghold - the force's attempts to tackle organised drug crime.
It comes just days after a seperate huge cannabis factory was uncovered by police at a home in Wolseley Street, Reading.
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Officers found a whole room packed full of tall cannabis plants and posted a picture online.
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