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Police seize half a million pounds worth of cannabis in Whitchurch
Police have seized half a million pounds worth of cannabis as part of a crackdown on the trade of illegal drugs in south Bristol.
The ‘sophisticated drugs factory’ was discovered in a property in Kinsale Road, Whitchurch, on Sunday and officers say the ‘increasingly common’ practice is causing misery among communities as they continue to target offenders.
A day of action on Friday – part of Avon and Somerset Constabulary’s clamp down on illegal drugs – led to six arrests.
These including that of a 24-year-old man from Hartcliffe for possession with intent to supply after £10,000 worth of suspected cannabis, Class A drugs and cash were discovered. He has since been released on bail.
Hartcliffe beat manager PC Richard Jeffery said: “Officers were out across south Bristol, going after those people who bring misery and harm to our communities by producing and dealing drugs.”
Police also witnessed a drugs deal take place in Knowle and subsequently arrested a 19-year-old man from St Annes on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs.
Officers seized multiple foil wraps of cannabis, as well as cash and a phone and the man has now been released on bail while enquiries continue.
A father, 52, and son, 20, were arrested on suspicion of cannabis production following a search of a Crossways Road property, in Knowle, where more than 80 plants were seized from an outbuilding. They have been released on bail.
The drugs bust in Whitchurch on Sunday took place thanks to information passed on from the community.
PC Jeffery appealed for more people to come forward if they notice anything suspicious and play their part in preventing illegal drugs from making it onto the streets.
He added that the dodgy wiring in this particular cannabis factory posed a serious fire risk, putting people in neighbouring properties in danger.
To report anything suspicious anonymously, go to the Crimestoppers website or call 0800 555 111. Information leading to an arrest and charge can earn you a reward of up to £1000.
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