POLICE in Worcester discovered more than 1,000 cannabis plants at a property in Ombersley Road on Wednesday night (January 15).
They attended the former residential home following concerns from a member of the public the property was left insecure.
Cannabis plants of various stages of growth and vacuum-packed harvested crops were found across 10 rooms over three floors and in the cellar of the building.
No-one was in the property but there was evidence of people living there and mobile phones were seized which are now being analysed.
No arrests have been made so far in the investigation which is being linked to an organised crime gang and enquiries are ongoing. Officers remain at the site.
Safer Neighbourhood Inspector for Worcester, Tanya Beckett, said: “We received a report of concerns over an insecure property on Ombersley Road and went to investigate yesterday evening.
“Our officers uncovered a large-scale cannabis grow which is being linked to an organised crime gang and an investigation has been launched.
“This shows we will always listen to concerns raised by the public, act on upon them swiftly and investigate where necessary.
“Illegal enterprises such as this will not be tolerated in West Mercia, and we continue to proactively work with the community to identify them, disrupt the gangs and shut them down.”
