Police busted a cannabis factory this afternoon (July 27) following reports of suspicious activity in a residential road.

Officers were spotted parked up in Queens Road near Watford town centre at around 11.30am.

It has now emerged they found a small cannabis factory made up of around 80 plants – which were seized along with growing equipment.

Watford Observer: Police spotted in Queen's Road, Watford.Police spotted in Queen's Road, Watford.

A Herts Police spokesperson said no one has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing.

They added: “Police were called on Tuesday 26 July to report suspicious activity at an address in Queens Road, Watford.

“Officers attended and located a small cannabis factory inside.

“Around 80 plants have been seized by police, along with growing equipment.

“Enquiries are continuing at this time.”

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