Police have seized around 50 suspected cannabis plants, with a potential street value up to £50,000, in a raid on a house in Yate.
South Gloucestershire officers, supported by specialist firearms officers, searched the property on Thursday 2nd September.
They recovered plants, hydroponic equipment and a BB gun, and arrested a 31-year-old man, who remains in police custody.
The raid came just a day after the neighbourhood team found suspected cannabis plants at a house in Cadbury Heath.
On Wednesday 1st September neighbourhood officers recovered two full-grown plants and 20 seedlings, with a potential street value up to £22,000 as well as hydroponic equipment.
A 15-year-old boy and a 36-year-old woman were arrested and have been released on police bail pending forensic tests.
Neighbourhood Sergeant Adrian Fallows said: “Information from local people is the key to the success of our Operation Relentless, keeping our streets safe from drugs.
“Tell the neighbourhood team at Chipping Sodbury police station by calling 0845 456 7000 or emailing ssnchippingsodbury@avonandsomerset.police.uk”
“Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Source: Avon and Somerset Police
