Cannabis farm discovered in raid at deserted former swimming pool

Three men have been arrested after a cannabis farm was discovered at a deserted former swimming pool building in Angus.

The discovery was made at around 1.50pm on Tuesday, after officers raided the former council-run pool on The Vennel street in Forfar.

The ‘C’ listed building has been empty since February 2017, comprising of a swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room.

Three men, aged 64, 38 and 20 have been arrested in connection with the find.

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Police Scotland confirmed their enquiries are ongoing.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Around 1.50pm on Tuesday, August 8, officers discovered a cannabis cultivation within a disused premises on The Vennel, Forfar.

“Three men, aged 64, 38 and 20, have been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.”

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