POLICE officers in forensic suits were spotted at the scene after a large-scale cannabis growing facility was discovered.

Inside a disused building in Brighton, a “substantial commercial cannabis factory” was found.

Police said the crop has been recently harvested, with the cannabis drying and awaiting further preparation.

The estimated street value of the drugs is in the region of £45,000 to £65,000.

The Argus: Cannabis factory worth £65,000 discovered by police in Brighton Cannabis factory worth £65,000 discovered by police in Brighton

Police responded to reports of suspicious activity at the disused building, Stanford House, in South Road, Brighton, on Thursday, December 30.

No arrests have been made, but an investigation to identify those involved is underway.

Pictures from the scene show a number of police officers, including some in white, full-body suits, congregating outside the building.

The Argus: Cannabis factory worth £65,000 discovered by police in Brighton Cannabis factory worth £65,000 discovered by police in Brighton

Detective Sergeant Chris Lane said commercial cannabis sites of this type are often closely linked with organised crime including modern slavery and human trafficking.

“We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have travelled in a vehicle equipped with dashcam along South Road, Brighton between 7.40am and 8.20am on Thursday, December 30, as they may have inadvertently captured evidence relevant to the investigation.

"If you can help with any information, please contact us either online or by calling 101, quoting serial 373 of 30/12."