Cannabis plants found in Hednesford Road, Cannock

A MAN has been arrested after cannabis plants were discovered in Cannock.

The arrest of a motorist in Cannock resulted in the seizure of cannabis with an estimated street value of £60,000 in Pelsall on Wednesday, March 22 after plants were originally found in Hednesford Road.

Chief Inspector Geoff Knight, commander of Cannock Local Policing Team (LPT), said: "This is an excellent example of the proactive police work that continually takes place across the district.

"I hope this sends out a stark warning that if you come with the intention of selling drugs we will catch you. Illegal drugs and drugs activity in our district will not be tolerated."

Officers on routine patrol stopped a vehicle at 3.45pm on Wednesday (March 22) in Hednesford Road after noticing the driver was using a mobile phone.

When the vehicle stopped officers became suspicious due to the smell of cannabis and carried out a search. A quantity of cannabis was discovered.

The 38-year-old male driver was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply and taken into custody.

A subsequent search of an address in Lothians Road, Pelsall, resulted in the recovery of 51 cannabis plants, together with a large quantity of harvested cannabis with an estimated street value of £60,000.

A joint operation with the West Midlands cannabis destruction team resulted in the safe removal of the cannabis factory from the address.

The man arrested has since been bailed, pending further inquiries, to a date in July.

If you suspect drugs in your community report it to police on 101.