POLICE have discovered about 1,000 cannabis plants in a drugs bust in Witney.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said that officers were called to the premises in Station Lane at about 6am on Monday.

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The spokesperson added: “On attendance officers found around 1,000 cannabis plants inside the building. No one was present.

“An investigation is ongoing and the plants have been seized by officers.

“We would ask anyone with information to contact 101 quoting reference 43200433581.”

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