Police discover cannabis farm in West Bromwich

By Lisa O'BrienWest BromwichPublished: Jan 23, 2023Last Updated: Jan 23, 2023

Police have unearthed a cannabis farm in West Bromwich.

The cannabis farm found in West Bromwich. Photo: @CannabisTeamWMP

Officers seized 161 cannabis plants and equipment following the discovery on Monday.

West Mids Police Cannabis Disposal Team tweeted that it was found due to a burglary.

The team said: "Another cannabis farm cleared today in West Bromwich, this was found due to a burglary but they failed to enter the loft, 161 plants and all equipment now destroyed."

Police discover cannabis farm in West Bromwich

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