13/7/2007

Two people have been arrested after Fairwater Neighborhood Policing team uncovered two cannabis factories in the Gabalfa area. It followed information from the local community via 101 the non-emergency number.

Officers executed a drug search warrant at a 3 bedroom semi-detached dwelling on Gabalfa Avenue in the morning on Wednesday 10th July and exposed a large cannabis factory.

Every room was filled with plants being grown by hydrophobic equipment.

Subsequently due to investigation, 2 individuals have been arrested in relation to the cannabis factory on Gabalfa Avenue.

Later on in the day police received information about a house in Kemys Place where they uncovered 197 cannabis plants in a similar factory. Inquires are ongoing in relation to this cannabis factory.

Superintendent Carl Davies said:

⣣We are extremely grateful for the information received from the public which has led to two very successful raids.

⣣These factories are in your neighborhood and we urge members of communities to come forward and report suspicions.⣣

Anyone with information is urged to contact Fairwater Neighborhood Policing Team on 02920 222111, 101 non-emergency phone line or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.