Police discover cannabis factory with street value of £38,000 in Madeley
A cannabis factory has been discovered by police at an address in Telford today, officers executed the warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property in Park Lane Avenue in Madeley at around 8.30am.
A significant number of cannabis plants growing under a hydroponics system were discovered in a number of rooms of the property, including the loft.
Police say 38 plants and the hydroponics set up are currently being dismantled by police and will be seized for further forensic examination.
The potential street value is estimated to be around £38,000.
Nobody has been arrested.
Sergeant Louis Hylton said: "Following a tip off from a member of the public, the Madeley Local Policing Team, along with support from other officers, visited the address to execute a drugs warrant.
"A significant number of cannabis plants - some growing in liquid - were discovered. The plant growth ranges from small cuttings a few weeks old to mature plants about one metre tall.
"There was some concern that the electricity had been tampered with so we had to call out an electrician to ensure that the property was safe before we carried out any investigative work.
"That has been done so we are now dismantling the hydroponics system and will seize all of our findings for further forensic examination.
"We are fully investigating the matter and carrying out enquiries to trace those responsible."
Anyone with information is urged to contact Telford Police on 0300 333 3000. Alternatively people can pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
