Home / Crime and Justice / Telford Home Hides £220k Cannabis Farm Bust
Telford Home Hides £220k Cannabis Farm Bust
23 Apr
Summary
- Police discovered approximately 260 cannabis plants.
- The estimated street value of the seized plants is £220,000.
- The discovery was made during a warrant execution on Alma Avenue.
A significant cannabis cultivation was discovered in a Telford home, leading to the seizure of approximately 260 plants with an estimated value of £220,000. West Mercia Police executed a search warrant at a property on Alma Avenue in Malinslee.
Officers found no individuals at the residence when they entered. The police are continuing their inquiries into the matter. Sergeant Matt Corfield highlighted that cannabis farms of this scale are frequently associated with organized criminal groups.
He stated that dismantling these operations is crucial for safeguarding communities from the broader negative impacts they cause. The discovery of plants valued over £220,000 underscores the importance of the warrant and the professionalism of the officers involved, according to Sgt. Corfield.
