Hundreds of cannabis plants worth £300,000 seized by police

An investigation has been launched after a cannabis farm worth £300,000 was seized by police in West Dunbartonshire.

Officers attended a flat in Caledonia Street, Clydebank, at around 11.35am on Monday.

During the search, police discovered a cannabis cultivation of around 500 plants worth up to £300,000.

Police said enquiries to trace those responsible for the farm are ongoing.

Detective constable Jemma Green said: “This is a significant recovery and is an example of our efforts to disrupt the trade in illegal drugs in Scotland.

“Drugs cause misery in our all communities, not just cities and towns.

“The public has an important role to play in helping Police Scotland target those responsible for the cultivation, supply and sale of illegal substances.

“Our enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances, and we are appealing for anyone with any information to contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1164 of March 17, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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