THE makings of a cannabis farm has been uncovered among a massive mound of rubbish dumped in a country lane in Bracknell.

Public Protection Partnership (PPP) officers reported the 'large tip' of dumped rubbish had appeared overnight on October 14/15.

Rubble, motor vehicle parts, fishing equipment, and lots of building waste made up part of the fly tip, plus a small quantity of Asbestos roof tiles.

The waste also included a large quantity of hydroponic fertilizer bags and hydroponic growth improvement chemical containers.

It is suspected the flytippers may ave used a tipper truck.

The authority called in Thames Valley Police to help investigate the incident and police officers also recovered a number of cannabis bud heads - these were collected as evidence.

In a statement, the PPP said the dumped waste 'appears to be rubbish from clearing out a workshop and setting up a cannabis factory'.

Councillor John Harrison said: "Bracknell Forest Council is determined to investigate and prosecute those individuals who feel it’s acceptable to blight our Borough.

"We have recently recruited a specialist Environmental Crime Officer within the Public Protection Partnership to bring more focus onto tackling fly-tipping. We are also expanding the CCTV coverage in tipping hotspots.”

It is not the first time the lane has been targeted by flytippers and the PPP said it is actively monitoring the area to catch the culprits.

It added: "We would also ask that people ensure that they only use licensed waste carriers to remove any rubbish to ensure that it is disposed of properly and legally, and that those people may also face penalty notices or prosecution if their rubbish is found fly tipped.

"Residents should always check that any waste removed from their property is done so by licensed waste carriers, including when the waste is part of a larger project, such as landscaping and building work.

More details at https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-waste-carriers-brokers