The HUGE drugs farm uncovered in the middle of a former M&S
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man has been arrested after police uncovered a huge cannabis farm inside a former Marks & Spencer in the centre of a Peak District town.
Officers raided the empty unit in Spring Gardens in Buxton on Monday (September 25) after receiving a tip-off from locals. They found almost 1,000 cannabis plants inside, growing over multiple floors in part of the old M&S building.
A 34-year-old man - believed to be an Albanian national - was arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation and immigration offences, Derbyshire Police said.
Officers added that he has been 'handed over to the immigration authorities'. READ MORE: Bus driver who died after suffering 'medical issues' prior to horror motorway crash READ MORE: Heartbroken mum pays emotional tribute to son with a 'beautiful soul' after sudden death A referral has been made to the Home Office which will further investigate if he may be the victim of modern-day slavery.
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