Cannabis plants seized as police raid Telford drugs farms
More than 100 cannabis plants were seized as police raided two properties in Telford.
Officers stormed the addresses on Spring Meadow in Sutton Hill on Sunday.
More than 100 plants were seized from the first property and a small amount of the same drug were found at the second.
The joint operation saw multiple Safer Neighbourhood Teams from across Telford take part.
At least six police vehicles were at the scene throughout the day as officers found what they described as a "mature" grow.
Pictures of the drugs farms released by West Mercia Police showed wiring, lights and other growing equipment usually associated with the cultivation of the Class B drug.
Police confirmed no arrests were made as both properties were unoccupied.
Telford Sergeant Richard Jones said: “This was a very successful warrant with a significant amount of drugs seized.
“The negative impact these cannabis grows have within the community cannot be stressed enough. Often these farms are linked to organised crime and county lines which can often involve the exploitation of vulnerable people.
“Drug suppliers often target vulnerable young people and bring them into a life of crime through the promise of money and expensive, designer items. Ultimately this often leads to violence, knife crime, and thefts.
“By taking this significant amount of drugs off the streets we hope to disturb the supply in the area and protect the community from the associated harm linked to drug dealing and organised crime.”
