Police raid Chippenham cannabis factory
8:11pm Friday 4th July 2008
Police in Chippenham have raided the first ever cannabis factory in the town this morning.
A number of officers raided the house in Heathfield at 11.30am and are still at the scene removing the drugs.
The raid came after a tip off and officers acted quickly to secure a warrant and search the premises.
Police have now launched a manhunt for the occupants of the house who were not in when the taid took place.
Chief Inspector for North Wiltshire Gavin Williams said: "This is the first of it's kind in Chippenham - it has happened a few times in Swindon but never here.
"We are now urging anyone to come forward with information about the occupants of the house.
"All information will be treated in the strictest confidence."
The house had been converted to a cannabis factory where a number of plants had been cultivated and cropped.
Anyone with information should contact Chippenham CID on 0845 408 7000, or anonymously, on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.