A SECRET stashed cannabis factory was discovered inside a spy style hidden room at a property.

Weapons and drugs were seized after police uncovered the cannabis farm in Batley.   

Officers executed a warrant at an address on Halifax Road in the early hours of Sunday, November 24 as part of ongoing operations to combat drug supply in Kirklees.

Nobody was inside but, on searching the property, officers noticed an interior wall appeared unusual and investigated further. 

It was quickly determined a wall mounted fireplace was in fact fake and concealed an entrance to a hidden room.

 Inside, officers located a cannabis farm containing a number of plants.

Weapons, including a samurai sword and knives, were located and recovered.

Colleagues from Northern Powergrid attended to make the property safe.

Chief Inspector Rebecca Calpin of Kirklees District Police, said: “A significant amount of work remains ongoing to disrupt drugs supply in our communities, and we are continuing to conduct enquiries following the discovery of this cannabis factory.

“A good deal of effort was clearly put into trying to disguise the illegal operation inside which was uncovered following a thorough specialist search.

“I would ask anyone who has any information which could assist the investigation or about drugs supply in Batley to contact the Batley and Spen NPT on 101 referencing police crime number 13240639768.

“Information can also be given online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat  or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”