Arrest made after cannabis plants found at a Church Stretton home
Police discovered 25 cannabis plants at a Church Stretton home while carrying out a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
They also arrested a 36-year-old man at the address in Cross Banks. He was taken into custody on suspicion of producing cannabis, a Class B controlled drug.
The warrant was conducted yesterday morning by PC Damon Preston and CSO Ken Humphreys from the Church Stretton Local Policing Team, assisted by PC Stuart Coote.
They seized 25 cannabis plants under cultivation together with various items of equipment.
The warrant was the latest in a series recently carried out by police in Shropshire.
PC Preston, the town's Local Policing Officer, said today: "We obtained the warrant after receiving information from the public about activity at this particular address.
"It is an excellent example of how the police and local community can work together to make a safer environment for the future.
"The police are receiving more and more tip-offs from concerned members of the public about illegal drugs and other criminal activity. We urge people to phone the non-emergency 101 number if they have any information, or pass on details to the anonymous Crimestoppers independent charity by calling 0800 555 111."
He added: "We may not always act immediately on information received as it can take time to obtain the necessary evidence to obtain a warrant. However, all information will be followed up without fail."
The man arrested was interviewed at Shrewsbury police station before being given bail while further enquiries are made.
