Cannabis plants worth close to one million pounds have been discovered in a commercial unit.

The cannabis factory was found by Operation Moonshot officers in Thetford on October 25.

A cannabis factory has been found in ThetfordA cannabis factory has been found in Thetford (Image: Norfolk Constabulary) The raid came after locals reported a strong smell coming from a building in the Howlett Way area.

Around a thousand plants, in various stages of growth, and growing equipment were found at the unit.

People reported a strong smell in the areaPeople reported a strong smell in the area (Image: Norfolk Constabulary) The plants have been seized and enquiries are ongoing.