Large police presence to remain in Ipswich town centre after discovery of cannabis factory

Investigations are continuing into the discovery of a cannabis factory in Ipswich town centre yesterday.

Officers attended a property in Arcade Street yesterday at around midday and made six arrests in connection with the incident.

All six are men - four of them are aged 28, one is aged 35 years old and a sixth is aged 36.

All six were arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis and were taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning where they remain.

A cordon remained in place on the property and the public could expect to see a large police presence in the area overnight and today as inquiries continue.

Anyone who knows anything about this incident or has seen any suspicious behaviour should contact Ipswich police, quoting CAD 111 of today (12 January).