Huge cannabis farm discovered in Telford

Police said the farm had an estimated street value of around £2.7million

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 8th Nov 2024
Last updated 8th Nov 2024

A cannabis farm with an estimated street value of around £2.7million has been uncovered by police in Telford.

The grow was found following a warrant carried out in the early hours on Friday at an abandoned industrial unit in Hortonwood.

Officers found 2,739 mature cannabis plants, along with several boxes of already cropped plants. Together they hold an estimated street value of around £2.7million.

Three men, aged 27, 30, and 45, were arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis, and taken to custody where they remain as enquiries are carried out.

Earlier this week, a cannabis farm with 874 plants, worth an estimated £800,000, was discovered at a property in Woodside, Telford. No-one has yet been arrested.

Sergeant Matt Corfield said: “Today’s warrant has again demonstrated the importance around sharing information, and how working alongside the community can help create a safer, more supportive environment for everyone.

“The open communication and commitment to solve local problems creates a sense of shared responsibility.

“Many illicit cannabis farms are controlled by serious and organised crime gangs, which often use violence, intimidation, and illegal activities to operate.

“These farms can be linked to human trafficking and forced labour, and more often than none use unsafe electrical setups to power lights and ventilation systems, which are a dangerous fire hazard.

“This warrant sends a clear message, that any piece of information we receive will be developed and acted on, and we will not stop.”

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