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THE DRUG FACTORY WAS FOUND AFTER A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC APPROACHED A POLICE OFFICER 12:37, 02 Jun 2025 A massive cannabis farm has been dismantled following its discovery in Shropshire. More
than 1,000 cannabis plants were discovered in a derelict building near RAF Cosford. Officers found the site on Friday, May 30, after a member of the public raised concerns about the
property on Neachley Lane. West Mercia Police went on to find 1,116 plants at various stages of growth across 15 rooms. READ MORE: MIDLANDS AREA WHERE HOMEOWNERS SAW £45,000 WIPED FROM VALUE
OF PROPERTIES READ MORE: DAD WHO EXPERIENCED 'TERRIBLE BACK PAIN' DIED NINE DAYS AFTER GOING TO HOSPITAL Article continues below And it is estimated that the street value of the
plants is a staggering £1million. Following the bust, three men aged 36, 40 and 49 have been arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation. Inspector Damien Kelly, from Shifnal and
Albrighton's Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "Cannabis farms like this are often linked to serious and organised crime gangs, the drugs they sell have a negative impact on our
communities and can lead to other localised criminality. "Shutting down this grow shows we will not tolerate criminal activity within our communities, and that we will listen to
people's concerns. "Thanks to the member of the public who approached myself and my colleague whilst we conducted a foot patrol. "Officers were then able to act quickly to
discover and shut down this grow, which also led to three people being arrested at the scene. "It goes to show the powerful role residents can play in supporting the vital work local
Safer Neighbourhood Teams do in protecting local communities from criminality." A spokesperson for West Mercia Police added: "A cannabis farm with an estimated street value of
£1million has been discovered near Cosford in Shropshire. "The grow was discovered on Friday (May 30) after officers carrying out a foot patrol in the area were approached by a member
of the public who raised concerns about a derelict property on Neachley Lane. "When officers attended the address it was quickly discovered the building was housing an illegal cannabis
farm. "Officers then entered the property where they discovered 1,116 plants at various stages of growth across 15 rooms. It is estimated that the street value of the plants is around
£1million. "Three men, aged 36, 40 and 49, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of cannabis cultivation, and have since been released on bail as enquiries continue." They
continued: "The discovery forms part of Operation Conyay, which is aimed at tackling drug supply in the south of Shropshire. "The local community can help us by continuing to
report any signs of criminal activity – the easiest way to do this is on our website. Article continues below "Any bit of information, no matter how small it may seem, could help make a
big difference. "You can report online under the Tell Us About section at West Mercia Police. "If you have information about drugs and drug supply and don’t want to speak to
police you can report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or https://crimestoppers-uk.org/."