Cannabis grow is seized in Redditch drugs warrant

A grow of around 150 cannabis plants was found this morning (Wednesday 22 October) when officers from Redditch Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) executed a drugs warrant. 

Police used force to gain entry to an address on Studley Road in Lodge Park just before 8am acting on intelligence gathered around suspicious activity at the house.

Inside the property they found approximately 150 infant cannabis plants across two rooms on the ground floor and one large room on the upper storey of the building.

There were also growing chemicals, a sophisticated hydroponics system, heat lamps and extractor fans to support the grow in the remaining rooms.

No one was at the address, and no arrests have been. Enquiries are ongoing and an investigation has been launched.

The cannabis plants will now be seized and destroyed. Western Power were called to make the property safe from the large electrical rig supporting the equipment being used for the illegal grow.

PC Paulo Valente of Redditch SNT said: “This morning we executed a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Warrant at a house on Studley Road in Lodge Park, based on recent intelligence gathering.

“Inside we found around 150 cannabis plants in their infancy, together with a sophisticated production system, but this will now all be seized and destroyed, disrupting the criminal enterprise behind this illegal grow.

“Cannabis grows can be linked to organised crime groups, whose activities fuel further criminality, including modern slavery. Tackling these operations is vital to protecting our communities and keeping them safe from harm.”

Anyone who believes there may be an illegal grow or criminal activity in their community is urged to report it to us via our website Report a crime | West Mercia Police. Always call 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name, and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.