Police appeal after dismantling £1M cannabis factory in Antrim

Police have dismantled a large cannabis farm with an estimated £1 million street value following a raid on an industrial estate in Antrim.

The discovery was made by the District Support Team (DST) during a search of a unit in the Steeple Road area at around 11.20am on Tuesday, 2nd September.

DST Sergeant Lowry said:

“DST officers supported by colleagues from other local units discovered a substantial amount of plants growing throughout the unit – with an estimated street value of approximately £1m.

“This was a highly sophisticated and well organised operation. The plants along with growing equipment have been seized, and will now undergo forensic examination.”

Police confirmed that while no arrests have been made, investigations are ongoing and officers remained at the scene on Tuesday evening.

Sergeant Lowry added:

“Cannabis factories such as this one often have links to serious criminality. By dismantling this extensive grow, we have helped to stop unlawful activity in its tracks.

“Drug supply and misuse is a vicious cycle that we need to collectively break, and we all have a part to play.”

The public have been urged to remain vigilant and report anything unusual that could assist ongoing enquiries.

“I am appealing to the public who may have any information which could be of assistance to us to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 517 02/09/25,” Sergeant Lowry said.

“Please get in touch with us if you have noticed anything out of the ordinary or suspicious in this area that may help with our ongoing enquiries. Regardless of how small you think it may seem, this information could potentially make a big difference.”

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.