Merton police have arrested a man after they found 200 cannabis plants at an address in Mitcham.
Police searched the venue, which they believe to be a cannabis factory, after receiving a warrant.
The 200 plants were seized, and Merton police say that they have removed thousands of pounds of drugs from the streets.
B Team East executed a search warrant at an address in #Mitcham. The venue was a cannabis factory with over 200 cannabis plants seized and one male arrested. This pro-active policing has removed drugs worth thousands of pounds from the streets. Enquiries ongoing. pic.twitter.com/MXSo7H5sz6
— Merton Police (@MPSMerton) April 8, 2022
An investigation regarding this case is ongoing.
A spokesperson from Merton Police said: “B Team East executed a search warrant at an address in #Mitcham.
“The venue was a cannabis factory with over 200 cannabis plants seized and one male arrested.
“This pro-active policing has removed drugs worth thousands of pounds from the streets.
“Enquiries ongoing.”
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