Two arrests after Cambs 'first magic mushroom factory' found in Huntingdon

Cambridgeshire’s 'first magic mushroom factory' was discovered by police in a Huntingdon house. 

Two people were arrested after the Class A drug was found alongside a cannabis cultivation this morning (March 9). 

Cambs police say it is “the first known magic mushroom factory” in the county. 

The wild mushrooms with hallucinogenic effects, are a controlled drug under the misuse of drugs act 1971. 

In a post on Policing Huntingdonshire, it read: “Your local neighbourhood officers have conducted a warrant under the misuse of drugs act, in Huntingdon this morning.  

“On entering the property, officers located a Cannabis cultivation along with Cambridgeshire’s first known Magic Mushroom factory.  

“A 24 year old female and a 26 year old male currently remain in custody after being arrested for possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs and possession of criminal property.  

“Officers will continue to make Huntingdon a Hostile place for drug supply.” 

If you suspect drug dealing in your area, you can report it to police online at: https://bit.ly/3baylZc