Officers from the Dudley Central team have discovered a suspected cannabis farm containing more than 100 fully grown plants after executing a drugs warrant at a property on Tetnall Street.
What the search found
Police attended the address on Tuesday, 21 July, and located the large-scale cultivation concealed in a room inside the premises. A subsequent inspection of the unit revealed a number of weapons, including two air rifles and 3D-printed knuckle dusters. All items were seized at the scene.
- More than 100 mature cannabis plants located
- Two air rifles seized
- 3D‑printed knuckle dusters also recovered
- A 50-year-old man arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and later bailed
Suspect arrested and next steps
A 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis. He has since been released on bail while enquiries continue. The investigation remains ongoing and officers are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
“If you are concerned about this kind of activity happening where you live, or have any information that could help our officers, call us and report it,”
The appeal from a West Midlands Police spokesperson accompanying details of the warrant asked residents to come forward if they have any information that could assist the inquiry. The force advised anyone with relevant information to contact them on 101 or via the Live Chat function on the West Midlands Police website.
Local impact and context
Large-scale indoor cannabis cultivation can present a range of community risks, from electricity theft to fire hazards and potential links to organised crime. The recovery of weapons alongside the plants underlines the potential for associated criminality that can affect neighbourhood safety and residents’ sense of security.
For Dudley residents, this raid is a reminder that police continue to act on intelligence about suspected drug production within housing stock. The force’s statement encourages vigilance and community reporting, which the police say is vital in disrupting illegal activity.
| Item | Recovered |
|---|---|
| Cannabis plants | More than 100 (fully grown) |
| Firearms / weapons | Two air rifles; 3D-printed knuckle dusters |
| Persons arrested | One (50-year-old man) – bailed |
Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity near Tetnall Street around the date of the warrant, or who has information about the cultivation or weapons recovered, has been asked to get in touch with West Midlands Police via 101 or the force’s online Live Chat facility.
Further updates will be published as inquiries progress and if charges are brought.
