Man arrested after more than 1,000 plants seized from Tipton cannabis farm
A man has been arrested after around 1,000 plants were recovered from an address in Tipton.
Around 1,000 cannabis plants have been seized by West Midlands Police following a proactive raid in Sandwell.
This morning, officers from West Midlands Police's Proactive Crime Team in Sandwell raided an address on Dudley Port, Tipton.
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Inside, officers found around 1,000 cannabis plants at different stages of growth spread over several rooms.
As well as the plants, a 21-year-old man was found in the loft space of the property, and was arrested by officers on suspicion of cultivating cannabis.
A force spokesperson said: "Cannabis farms pose a serious risk to the neighbourhoods they are active in. There is a risk of fire from the associated crime and anti-social behaviour that comes from them.
"Our teams across the West Midlands regularly carry out warrants at properties suspected of being involved in cannabis production.
"If you think there is something suspicious going on where you live, let us know by calling 101."
Alternatively, anyone who wants to give information anonymously can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
