Dopey police take a month to discover cannabis factory four doors away from their own station despite the telltale fumes

Dopey police officers eventually uncovered a large cannabis factory which was just four doors away from their own station.

Neighbours said they had smelled cannabis fumes in the area 'for at least a month' before the drug farm with hundreds of plants was raided.

Criminals took over a former Co-op store in the market town of Newcastle Emlyn in West Wales under the noses of the nearby police station.

After learning of the raid, one local woman said: 'I'm not surprised, I've been smelling it for at least a month.'

Dyfed Powys Police confirmed they had raided the site and were 'committed' to making our force area hostile to those who produce and deal drugs.

But they admitted they had not yet arrested anyone in connection with the drugs factory.

A spokesperson for the force said: 'Approximately 435 cannabis plants were seized along with growing equipment.

'No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

'Officers remain in the area whilst the investigation continues.

'We are committed to making our force area hostile to those who produce and deal drugs. The local community can help us by continuing to report any signs of criminal activity - the easiest way to do this is on our website.

'Any bit of information, no matter how small it may seem, could help make a big difference.'