Four arrests after cannabis grow found following reports of burglary

We have arrested four people on suspicion of drug supply offences after responding to reports of a burglary in Stoke-on-Trent.

Officers were called to Honeywall, Stoke, at 10.55pm yesterday (Wednesday 5 February) following reports that a group of people had forced their way inside an address.

Around 200 cannabis plants were found inside two addresses at the scene. All of the plants have now been seized.

While at the scene, officers spotted a vehicle in the area which was later stopped. We found approximately £3,000 in cash, a small amount of cannabis and other items following a search.

Four people were arrested:

• A 33-year-old man, from London, on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class B drug and driving without a licence
• Three men, aged 31, 23 and 21, all from Stoke-on-Trent, on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class B drug.

They all remain in custody.

Detective Sergeant Marc Proctor, from our City Proactive Team, said: “Cannabis cultivation is often organised by serious criminal gangs that exploit vulnerable people for profit.

“The grows themselves are dangerous and put local people at risk of serious fires and criminal exploitation.

“We’re determined to keep working proactively across the city to target the groups responsible for these crimes and we’re keen to hear from anyone who might have information that can help us take action.”

If you’re concerned about cannabis cultivation or drug supply in your area, call 101 or use Live Chat on our website.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.