A CANNABIS farm with 100 plants has been discovered inside a home following a report of a burglary.
Police said they uncovered the drugs farm after being called to a break-in but once inside the property found the plants.
Officers seized and removed the cannabis plants from a home in Lambert Road, St John's.
"On arrival at the address officers discovered a cannabis farm with 100 plants inside was found at an address in Lambert Road – all of the plants were seized and removed from the address.
"Officers are continuing their enquiries viewing CCTV footage to try and identify the persons involved.
"Witnesses reported seeing a panel van registration is not known – leaving the scene causing damage to a number of vehicles in the road.
"Anyone with any information or door-bell footage is asked to contact the investigating officer PC Oliver Potter on 07967 301967 or email oliver.potter@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident number 109i of 17 June."
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Officers could be seen at the property on Saturday (Image: Newsquest)
What to do if you think someone is growing or selling drugs
The spokesperson added: "If you think someone is growing or selling drugs please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.
"If you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers.
"It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name and they cannot trace your call or I.P address. You can contact them at crimestoppers-uk.org/ or 0800 555 111."
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