Man arrested after cannabis factory is discovered in Madeley
A man has been arrested today after police discovered a cannabis factory at an address in Telford.
Officers executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property in Park Lane in Madeley on Friday morning.
A significant number of cannabis plants growing under a hydroponics system were discovered in a number of rooms of the property, including the loft.
The plants - 38 in total - and the hydroponics set up were dismantled by officers and seized for further forensic examination.
The potential street value is estimated to be around £38,000.
As a result of enquiries carried out by police a man was arrested on suspicion of drug offences this morning. Following an interview he has received a police caution.
A Telford Police spokeswoman said: "A man was arrested and interviewed in connection with an inquiry into the production and cultivation of cannabis. He has not been charged with any offence. However, the person concerned has been cautioned."
Police are continuing with their investigation.
