POLICE swooped on a suspected drugs factory in Witney yesterday and uncovered 30 cannabis plants.

A man was arrested after the raid in West End at 8.28am.

Officers discovered 30 mature plants, dried cannabis, and a large amount of cash.

Police said one of the bedrooms in the house had been converted for cannabis cultivation.

The 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation and possession of cannabis with intent to supply. Last night he was in custody.

Sgt Claire White said: “Police were acting on community intelligence.”