Man charged with Sudbury cannabis find at factory unit

A 42-year-old man has been charged in connection with the discovery of a cannabis factory in Sudbury.

Police officers made the discovery at approximately 7.55pm on Wednesday, May 15, in a unit at Chilton Industrial Estate on Anderson Road.

On entering the premises, officers found a large amount of cannabis grown over two floors.

Two male suspects were located within the premises but they fled the scene.

One of the suspects was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning; the second male remains outstanding.

Aurel Barpeerrja, of no fixed abode, has now been charged with the production of cannabis in contravention of section 4(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 between May 1 and May 16, 2024.

He appeared before Ipswich Magistrates Court on Friday, May 17, and has been remanded to appear before Ipswich Crown Court on Friday, June 14.

It is thought in the region of around 1,000 plants were located at the premises.