Man arrested after police seize thousands of cannabis plants in Kingswood

The 51 year old has since been released on bail after being taken in on suspicion of the production of a Class B drug

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 6th Feb 2024

A man has been arrested after a police warrant led to the seizure of thousands of plants at a cannabis farm in South Gloucestershire.

The 51-year-old has since been released on bail after being taken in on suspicion of the production of a Class B drug.

They seized more than 1,400 cannabis plants last Thursday (February 1) at the warrant in Moravian Road - after members of the public reported suspicious activity.

PC Charles Moore said: "Community information was vital for us in understanding what was happening at this address and we encourage anyone who witnesses suspicious activity to report it to us.

"Drugs have a huge negative impact on our communities and vulnerable members of society and we will not tolerate their presence.

"I'd like to thank the officers involved in carrying out the warrant and our specialist teams for their dedication in removing these drugs from our streets."

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