300 cannabis plants found near Bridport
Two people have been arrested following a search in Bothenhampton
Around 300 cannabis plants, and cultivation equipment, have been found and seized near Bridport.
A search was carried out at an address in Bothenhampton last Thursday morning (26th September).
That followed information received by local neighbourhood policing teams.
Two men have been arrested:
- A 17-year-old man from Liverpool on suspicion of cultivating a controlled class B drug - he's been released under investigation
- A 21-year-old man of no fixed abode on suspicion of the same offence - he's been released on police bail while enquiries continue
An investigation is ongoing into the incident, led by Dorset County CID.
PC Paul Miners, of Bridport police, said:
“We responded to information received, which resulted in us discovering a suspected cannabis factory.
“We will continue to do all we can to tackle the suspected supply of illegal drugs in our communities as we recognise the impact drug-related activity has on residents and visitors.”