Police seize two large cannabis grows in Longton and Burslem

By Sarah Garner 13th Apr 2023

Police have seized two large cannabis grows from properties in Longton and Burslem in the past three weeks (Staffordshire Police).
Police have seized two large cannabis grows from properties in Longton and Burslem in the past three weeks (Staffordshire Police).

Staffordshire Police are continuing to disrupt the drug supply across Stoke-on-Trent as two substantial cannabis grows were discovered recently.

On Tuesday (11 April), officers seized more than 90 cannabis plants from address near Wedgwood Street in Burslem - The property has since been secured.

A separate grow was discovered at an address near Goms Hill Road in Longton on 25 March.

Around 180 cannabis plants were found at the property and seized by officers.

Police say they are not treating the incidents as linked.

Longton Police Station, Sutherland Road, Longton (Google).

PC Benjamin Green, of Longton Police Station, who discovered the Longton grow, said: "We were first alerted to the property because it was in a state of disrepair.

"When we visited, we were concerned there may be casualties inside, so we entered and found the whole upstairs of the property, including the loft, being used as a cannabis farm.

"There was also a significant amount of growing equipment downstairs which we seized along with the plants.

"Thankfully, we found no casualties though we are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to get in touch."

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