Cannabis worth half-a-million pounds seized during residential raids

Half-a-million pounds' worth of cannabis has been discovered by police after a series of raids.
More than 400 plants were found in the raids.More than 400 plants were found in the raids.
More than 400 plants were found in the raids.

Acting on intelligence, the officers forced their way into three properties in the Upton area in the past week and locating a total of 427 plants.

They estimated they had a street value of around £500,000.

The busts took place on Clayton Avenue, Cross Street and School Street.

Since October 27, nine warrants have been executed in Upton which resulted in a total of 700 plants being seized, worth £750,000.