Police bust cannabis factory growing in five rooms and loft after responding to burglary

Police found more than 230 cannais plants growing at a property in Great Barr

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Ben PerrinSenior reporter

09:39, 27 JAN 2023

Cannabis factory bust by police in Great Barr (Image: West Mids Police Cannabis Disposal Team)

Police responding to a burglary report busted a massive cannabis factory. Plants were found to be growing in five rooms and the loft.

Officers found 231 cannabis plants at the property in Great Barr. The West Mids Police Cannabis Disposal Team seized the plants and removed all equipment.

No arrests were made. Police inquiries are ongoing.

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Taking to Twitter, West Mids Police Cannabis Disposal Team posted today: "Another burglary attended by the Cannabis Team yesterday in Great Barr. Cleared 5 rooms and a loft of cannabis plants, and all equipment put beyond use, 231 plants in total! #nicehousetocannabishouse."

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