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Large-Scale Cannabis Farm Discovered in Kidderminster Factory
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Raid Uncovers £1.2 million Operation
Police from West Mercia forced entry into an abandoned factory on Birmingham Road in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, on Wednesday, October 14. The raid, part of a county-wide day of action under Operation Forefront, revealed a sophisticated cultivation set-up spanning several rooms, equipped with hydroponic systems, extractor fans and growing chemicals. The site was valued at roughly £1.2 million.
Arrests and Immediate Action
Two men, aged 44 and 32, were taken into custody on suspicion of cultivating cannabis. Both remain detained while investigations continue. Officers seized all plants, equipment and chemicals, which will be destroyed to halt the illicit operation.
Official Statements & Responses
Detective Sergeant Kirsty Hill of West Mercia Police emphasized the link between large-scale cannabis production and organised-crime networks, noting the potential for related offences such as modern slavery. She described the find as a “large-scale, sophisticated enterprise” and said the seizure would disrupt the criminal activity. West Mercia also highlighted the role of community tips in prompting the raid and reiterated its commitment to protecting residents from drug-related harm.
Public Involvement
Police credited information supplied by the public for enabling the discovery. They urged anyone aware of illegal cultivation or other criminal activity to report details via the West Mercia Police website, stressing that community cooperation is vital to disrupting harmful enterprises.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We know the impact that drugs have on our communities, and we know that the production of cannabis can be linked to organised crime groups whose activities fuel further criminality including modern slavery,” — Det Sgt Kirsty Hill
- “This was a large-scale, sophisticated enterprise with a significant amount of established cannabis plants.” — Sgt Kirsty Hill. She
- “Detective Sergent Hill said: "We are grateful to the public for coming forward with information which helps us to disrupt harmful criminal activity, and we will continue to act to protect people from harm.” — West Mercia Police