Drug dens shut down across Sandwell
500 cannabis plants were also seized
Police have discovered up to 500 cannabis plants and made arrests as they continue to shut down drug dens which fuel further crime.
Police teams have unearthed the illegal grows at three locations across Sandwell within the last 24 hours.
They found around 350 plants after responding to a burglary at an industrial unit off Alma Street, Smethwick, at around 5.15am today (14 June). Enquiries remain ongoing.
They also discovered around 100 plants after executing a warrant at a property in Peveril Way, Great Barr, just after 8am today.
As officers arrived a man fled the address but following a brief foot chase he was arrested on suspicion of producing cannabis. A 23-year-old man is currently in police custody for questioning.
Police further seized 15 plants from an address in Wolfsbane Drive, Tamebridge, last night and arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with cultivating Class B drugs.
Police say that every cannabis farm they destroy prevents a vicious circle. As the plants won't then end up as street deals, the profits won’t go on to fund other crime, and they won’t ruin lives or pollute our communities.