A MAN has been jailed after he was found at a poorly-hidden cannabis farm with drugs valued at more than half-a-million pounds.
Sean Riley, 42, of St James' Lane in Muswell Hill, Greater London, was charged with producing cannabis, possession of cannabis and possession with intent to supply cannabis, all of which he admitted in court.
He was this week jailed for two years at Peterborough Crown Court.
Suspicious property
Riley was arrested on June 10 after Cambridgeshire Constabulary received information about suspicious activity in the Fen View area of Doddington, Fenland.
Officers visited the area and were immediately drawn to the strange condition of a property, which had all its curtains drawn at 5pm in the middle of summer.
Officers discovered 661 cannabis plants (Images: Cambridgeshire Constabulary)The sound of fans could be heard coming from inside and there was a distinct smell of cannabis in the air.
There was no reply when officers knocked on the door but they saw Riley in the property's kitchen.
Large-scale cannabis production
After he let the officers in, they discovered that almost every room had been converted for use in the large-scale production of cannabis.
The property contained 661 plants, more than 10kg of harvested cannabis and 111g of cannabis resin, all with a value of up to £656,425.
Almost every room in the house had been converted for use in the large-scale production of cannabis (Image: Cambridgeshire Constabulary)"This house stood out to officers who acted on their instincts and found a substantial cannabis factory which has now removed a significant amount of drugs from our streets," said Detective Constable Rhian Jones.
"Members of the public are a vital part of policing as the eyes and ears of our communities — if something doesn't seem right, it more often than not isn't, which is why I would encourage anyone with concerns to get in touch with us."
