A CANNABIS factory was closed down by police who swooped on a Leyton house in the early hours.
Officers from Chingford CID found 100 cannabis plants growing in a converted loft space within a property in Newport Road.
Police stormed the house on Wednesday, February 11.
Officers said they were pleased with their successful operation, and say it should act as a warning that growing cannabis is an offence.
Newport Infant and Junior Schools are just doors away from the cannabis factory.
A neighbour, who did not want to be named, said: "I had no idea this was going on, but this raid shows the police are being vigilant."
- A man has been arrested and released on police bail pending further inquiries.
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