Police uncovered a cannabis factory in Banbury where they discovered more than 100 plants.

Officers were alerted to the property in Danesmoor, in the Ruscote area of the town, after the landlord of the property became suspicious.

Officers executed the warrant at the address and once inside the property discovered that the majority of the rooms had been fitted out to cultivate the class-B drug and approximately 150 plants.

The raid happened last Thursday but details were only released today.

PC Gary Hoy said: “No one was found in the property and all the plants that were discovered have now been destroyed.

“I would like to hear from anyone who might have information about this incident, or who may have seen anyone suspicious coming and going from the property, to come forward and speak to me as soon as possible.

“I would also like to remind people to be vigilant to this sort of the offence. The things to look our for are curtains being constantly drawn and windows covered, strange smells coming from a property, people coming and going at odd times of day and air vent tubes coming out of windows.

“These properties often involve the criminals tampering with the electrical wiring of the house, which can pose a serious fire risk.”

Anyone with information about this incident should contact PC Hoy via the 24-hour Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. Alternatively, you can contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.