Arrest as suspect flees Wolverhampton cannabis farm bare footed
A man was arrested as he attempted to flee bare footed when police raided a Wolverhampton cannabis farm.
West Midlands Police carried out the warrant at the property in Wedgewood Close at around 8.40am on Wednesday.
Police said that when officers arrived, the cannabis had already been cropped – but had been set up for future cultivations. A crossbow and BB gun were also seized.
A 38-year-old man was arrested and later released without charge.
Heath Town & East Park Police tweeted: "Today we have executed a warrant at a cannabis farm. The occupant ran over bramble bare footed to try and escape but was swiftly detained. Enquiries ongoing. #CommunityEngagement."
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We carried out a drugs warrant at a property on Wedgewood Close, Wolverhampton at 8.40am on Wednesday, July 28.
"When officers attended, the cannabis had already been cropped however, the property had been fully set up for future cultivations. Officers were able to disrupt the set-up to prevent future use.
"A gas-powered BB gun and crossbow were seized from the address.
"Western Power were called to make the site safe, as the electricity had been bypassed.
"A 38-year-old man was arrested and later released without charge.
"Our enquiries continue and anyone with information."
Anyone with information is asked to call West Midlands Police on 101, quoting log number 878 of July 28.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
