Almost 500 plants were found
Police carry out warrant at property in Tickenham and uncover cannabis farm
Police uncovered a huge cannabis farm which was growing almost 500 plants with an estimated street value of £500,000 just outside of Bristol.
Officers carried out a warrant at the Star Inn, a former pub in Tickenham, where the huge underground farm was discovered.
Between 400 and 500 cannabis plants were found in the property and they have been seized.
Four men, aged between 29 and 42 were arrested and taken into police custody.
At the time of reporting, all four have been released on conditional bail.
Members of the public alerted police to suspicious activity at the former pub, which meant officers were able to carry out a proactive warrant.
Cannabis plants found at the former pub, Star Inn, in Tickenham(Image: Avon and Somerset Police )
Inspector Matt Hawkins, of the Clevedon Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Information from members of the public, who suspected the building was being used for criminal activity, meant we had sufficient evidence to carry out a proactive warrant last Wednesday.
“Four arrests have been made and a significant amount of illegal drugs have been taken off the streets. “We are committed to taking action to protect people, particularly from the harm drug supply creates, because the misery it can cause people and communities is clear. “If you have information about such issues, then please report it to your local neighbourhood team, because cases like this show how we use that intelligence to build up a full picture of what is happening and then it can lead to arrests like this.”
A statement from Avon and Somerset Police said: “Four people have been arrested after a significant number of cannabis plants were seized from a former pub in North Somerset.
“A warrant was carried out by neighbourhood officers at the former Star Inn, in Tickenham, on Wednesday 30 July and approximately 400-500 cannabis plants were found, with an estimated street value of approximately £500,000.
“The plants have been removed and seized.
“Four men, aged between 29 and 42, were arrested and taken into custody for questioning. All have been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.”