Over 950 plants found in cannabis factory near Welshpool
A large cannabis factory with over 950 plants inside it was uncovered by officers in a raid near Welshpool.
Police have revealed that a visit by an officer to a suspect isolated property in the Foel area revealed the large-scale factory, housing 969 cannabis plants of varying stages of growth were located, as well as extensive heating and lighting systems.
Officers said it was found that electricity had also been abstracted illegally.
Although officers have provided no figure for the street value of the drugs, they say the seizure is "suspected to be worth a significant amount of money".
No details on arrests have been released by police yet.
PCSO Richard Waldron said: "Cannabis farms fund the lifestyles of criminals and can have a damaging effect on the community they are located in.
"The growing of cannabis can pose a significant fire hazard due to the methods used by those whose only interest is to make money. Nobody wants to live next door to a cannabis farm and we would ask that if you believe a property is being used for this reason please tell us so we can take positive actions and find those responsible."
Anyone with any information can contact Dyfed-Powys Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
