31/07/2014

Police Uncover Large-Scale Cannabis Farm

Cannabis worth an estimated £235,000 has been seized by police in Forth Valley, following a tip from a member of the public.

Police say that information supplied by a member of the public lead to a raid being carried out on premises on Main Street in Shieldhill. The raid uncovered a large-scale cannabis cultivation facility.

A 48-year-old man was arrested during the operation.

Police say that the investigation is ongoing and further arrests may be made.

(MH/CD)

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