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MELKSHAM — Live News The sophisticated set up of more than 200 plants in varying...

Liam Cooper

Published: 3:51 pm March 24, 2023

Updated: 10:18 am October 8, 2025

MELKSHAM — Live News

The sophisticated set up of more than 200 plants in varying stages of growth was discovered following a call to police at approximately 10.15pm on March 14 following an initial report of a suspected burglary at the Unicorn pub in Bath Road.

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The electricity board attended the scene the following day to make the property safe for officers to enter and the factory has now been dismantled.

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