TWO people have been arrested in connection with the growing of cannabis plants at an address in Knighton.
Police said two people have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply, following reports of a disturbance at an address on Church Street, Knighton, just before 3.30am on Sunday, January 7.
Dyfed Powys Police say enquiries into the cannabis cultivation are ongoing.
“On attending, officers became aware that cannabis was being grown at the property,” said a force spokesperson.
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“Two people have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply. Both have been released on bail.”
Anyone with information which could assist the investigation, or anyone who has suspicions about possible illegal drug cultivations, is asked to contact Dyfed Powys Police.
The news is the latest in a spate of cannabis-themed incidents plaguing Powys.
Dyfed Powys Police on Monday, January 15, carried out a third raid on a cannabis farm in Welshpool, finding over £150,000 worth of plans and growing equipment.
The farm was discovered at a property on the Buttington Farm Industrial Estate.
The raid comes less than a week after the police uncovered two cannabis farms in Welshpool town centre, one at the former County Times offices and another at the former HSBC building on Broad Street.
Police believe the amount of cannabis seized at those two locations could be worth a combined total of £1 million, with the operation at the former County Times office described as “sophisticated”.
One man was arrested in connection with that operation and has subsequently pleaded guilty to producing the Class B drug. He remains in custody.
If you have any information on the Knighton incident, you can contact police online at https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, email 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or call 101. Quote reference: DP-20240107-044.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.
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