Police seize cannabis plants in Telford house raid
Thousands of pounds worth of drugs were seized and a man has been arrested following a raid at a house in Telford this morning.
Police raided the house in Hayward Avenue, in Donnington shortly before 9am where they seized 12 cannabis plants worth an estimated £12,000.
Officers said a small production facility was found containing a number of what are believed to be cannabis plants in various degrees of cultivation.
A 56-year-old man, who lives at the address was arrested on suspicion of production of a controlled drug and was this afternoon in custody at Malinsgate Police Station in Telford.
Pc Nikki Scott, of West Mercia Police, who led the raid, said: "We continually work hard around Donnington to deal with the menace and misery that drugs bring to our streets.
"We are always grateful for the help of the local community in identifying those involved in the production and supply of these harmful substances.
"The information that led to ourselves being able to obtain a warrant from the magistrates came from local people who are fed up with seeing the effect that drugs have.
"This is not just on those who use illegal substances, but also the crime and anti-social behaviour associated with the activities.
"Hopefully this morning's raid both shows our communities that when they do come forward with information about drugs, we do take it seriously and will take action where we can.
"It also serves as a warning to those involved in this trade of misery that we are looking for you, and when we find you we will come and get you."
