Booby trap and machete uncovered at Dudley cannabis factory

Police have uncovered a 'lethal' booby trap and a machete inside a large cannabis factory in Dudley.

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A door lined with barbed wire was found when officers raided the premises.

The machete which was found
The machete which was found

West Midlands Police said the potentially lethal contraption was uncovered in a raid on a property in Moor Street, Brierley Hill, on Tuesday.

Up to 200 cannabis plants were found spread throughout a number of rooms inside the factory along with a ventilation system.

The cannabis factory
The cannabis factory

Officers also seized a machete outside the location.

It is not yet know if any arrests have been made in connection with the raid.