Man arrested in Bedminster Down drugs raid
Cannabis worth more than £110,000 was found inside the property
A man has been arrested in Bedminster Down - after cannabis worth more than £110,000 was found.
The drugs were discovered during a raid at a property following the execution of a drugs warrant.
Inside, police found 'several floors of cannabis plants and sheets of dried cannabis' at the house, when officers forced themselves inside.
A man in his 20s - inside the property at the time - is currently in custody after being arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis.
The electrics at the property were deemed such a potential fire hazard that engineers from the National Grid were immediately called to make the property safe.
Detective Inspector Angela Burtonwood said that the intelligence-led operation has potentially averted a fatal fire.
She added: “We thank the community for supporting our efforts to identify cannabis grows and would ask that any suspicions or intelligence are reported to us online or by calling 101 or shared anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”
If you or someone you know is affected by drug misuse you can find details of support services on the Bristol City Council website.