Cannabis valued at around £2,500 discovered at Shropshire home
Police today discovered cannabis plants valued at around £2,500 being cultivated at a home in Westbury, near Shrewsbury.
They found the plants while executing a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at an address in Broxtons Wood, Westbury. A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivation and production of cannabis.
Ten mature cannabis plants were seized from a bedroom at the house.
Sergeant Keith Steele, who led the police team, said: “This is the latest in a series of drugs warrants carried out in recent months by officers from Shrewsbury.
“We will continue to take action against those involved with illegal drugs and urge people to contact the police if they have any knowledge of such activity going on at properties in their neighbourhood.
“The numbers to call are either Shrewsbury police station on 0300-333-3000, or the anonymous Crimestoppers number, 0800-555-111.”
