A HUGE cannabis farm worth more than £150,000 was discovered in Bradford this weekend, police have revealed.

Officers from the Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) swooped on an address in the Wibsey area on Saturday after receiving community intelligence.

A spokesperson said: "A male emerged from the back door attempting to flee and was detained by officers. The address was confirmed to be a substantial cannabis grow with estimated value of in excess of £150,000.

"The male was arrested, and following consultation with the CPS, charged and remanded to appear before Bradford Magistrates tomorrow morning.

"The circumstances would suggest the involvement of an organised crime group and enquiries are ongoing to establish identities of those higher up the chain by specialists within West Yorkshire Police.

"Thanks is given to those in the community who assist police in attacking organised criminality and allowing us to protect those vulnerable to exploitation.

"There is a much bigger picture than just producing cannabis."