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£3.5m worth of cannabis seized by police
Millions of pounds worth of cannabis plants has been seized by Avon & Somerset police.
Officers seized the cannabis from an industrial unit in the Burcott Road area of Avonmouth.
The estimated street value of the plants is approximately £3.5m.
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Police say enquiries to identify those responsible for the production of the cannabis are ongoing.
Inspector Steve Davey said: “Since the discovery of these cannabis plants work has taken place to remove them and make sure the area is safe.
“A criminal investigation is underway to ascertain who was responsible for this large and seemingly professional illegal operation.
“We would like to take the opportunity to ask the public to report any suspicious activity around industrial units or abandoned businesses that may be being used for criminal activity, such as has been the case in Avonmouth over a significant period of time.”
The estimated street value of the plants is approximately £3.5m – photo: Avon and Somerset Police
Possession of cannabis soared during lockdown but has now fallen below pre-pandemic levels. Despite this, high value cannabis seizures have continued by police.
Alleged comments by the home secretary Suella Braverman recently inflamed the debate over drug classes.
Early in October, The Times reported that the home secretary was “receptive” to the position laid out by the Conservative police and crime commissioners (PCCs) that cannabis should be reclassified from Class B to Class A.
The reports have since been rejected by Downing Street and the Home Office.
Police are asking anyone with information that could help the investigation to call 101 and give reference number 5222249859.
Main photo: Avon and Somerset Police
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