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Cannabis growing unit discovered near Broseley

By Shropshire Live26 July 2011
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A 33-year-old man was last night arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis plants after police uncovered a cannabis growing unit in a farm building at Benthall, near Broseley.

They recovered around 50 cannabis plants, a large quantity of cannabis seeds and associated equipment.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said today: "We went to an address in the Benthall area and discovered a cannabis growing environment in a farm building. A man was arrested and the plants, seeds and various items of equipment were seized.

"This is the latest in a series of successes by police in Shropshire relating to cannabis cultivation. We would urge members of the public to report any suspicious activity which they think might be related to drugs. The number to call is 0300 333 3000."

The man remains in custody at Shrewsbury police station for questioning.

  • Benthall
  • Broseley
  • Cannabis
  • Crime
  • West Mercia Police
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