On Saturday 25 March, officers uncovered the large-scale cultivation of what is believed to be cannabis plants in premises off Avon Close on the Granby Industrial Estate.

Following a search of the area, three men aged 24, 26 and 40, from London, were arrested and subsequently charged with producing a class B drug. They were due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Monday 27 March.

An investigation is underway and anyone with information in relation to the incident, is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230046289. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.