By Officers uncover underground drug bunker
Police officers have discovered a cannabis farm 20ft underground in four drug bunkers constructed from shipping containers in Lincolnshire.
On the morning of Thursday 3rd September, officers carried out a pre-planned warrant with the support of drones and a dog unit.
They arrived at the farm in Skendleby accompanied by officials from the Environment Agency who had intelligence to suggest waste was being stored illegally at the site.
Officers from the Spanish Civil Guard also joined the operation having provided information which supported existing intelligence.
The successful raid took nine days, and resulted in the seizure of more than £500,000 worth of cannabis, a shotgun, 6 cars, 22 horses and a llama.
Three men, aged 34, 35 and 28 have been arrested on suspicion of production of a Class B drug, burglary with intent to steal, animal welfare offences and possible waste offences.
The 34-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a prohibited firearm and theft of a motor vehicle.
All three have been released on bail while the investigation continues.
Detective Superintendent Rick Hatton from Lincolnshire Police said:
“We are extremely grateful to our counterparts in Spain and our partners for assisting with the exploration of this site.
“With the operation being underground we have needed some real specialist support to uncover this activity.
“Only with the skills of those who joined us from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, the Environment Agency, East Lindsey District Council, RSPCA, Dyno-Rod and the Home Office’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory have we been able to get to this point.”
