Man arrested after cannabis grow found

A man has been arrested following an investigation into a cannabis grow found in Lichfield.

On 7 April this year, officers entered a house off Boley Lane following intelligence that cannabis was being grown.

More than 30 cannabis plants and associated equipment were seized.

Following an investigation, a 26-year-old man from Burton-upon-Trent was arrested yesterday (Wednesday 30 September) on suspicion of cultivating cannabis a controlled drug of class B.

He has since been released under investigation.

A 54-year-old woman, from Warwickshire, who was arrested previously on suspicion of producing a controlled drug of class B – cannabis and being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class B – cannabis, was released under investigation.

We are appealing for anyone who has any information that might help the investigation is asked to contact us. Call 101, quoting incident 21260053618, or use Live Chat on our website.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.