Arrests made after substantial cannabis factory is uncovered in Shropshire
Four men have been arrested after a large cannabis factory was uncovered in Shropshire last week.
On Wednesday 9 September, officers from West Mercia Police, working in partnership with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Power and Western Power executed a warrant at an address in Shropshire, close to the Welsh border.
During the warrant a substantial cannabis factory was uncovered with plants valued between £600,000 and £1,000,000.
Four men, two aged 43 and two aged 38, all of whom were living in Shropshire were arrested at the scene on suspicion of cannabis cultivation. They have been released on bail until Thursday 5th November whilst enquiries continue.
Detective Sergeant Nicola Roberts said: "The set up was an established and professional one which was generating large amounts of cannabis. It has taken two days to work on and remove the factory and its contents.
"We'd like to thank our partners who supported us during the execution of this warrant.
"Please be assured that police will take drugs activity seriously and will close down set ups such as these.
"If you have any information about drugs activity in your communities please contact West Mercia Police by calling 101.
Alternatively contact the independent charity crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111."
