Police find £50k drugs haul in raid

POLICE have seized more than 50 suspected cannabis plants, with a potential street value of up to £50,000 in a raid on a house in Yate.

South Gloucestershire officers, supported by specialist firearms officers, searched number 60 Bredon yesterday morning.

They recovered plants, specialist growing equipment and a BB gun. A 31-year-old man was arrested and remains in police custody.

The raid came just a day after the neighbourhood team found suspected cannabis plants at a house in Coalpit Heath.

On Wednesday 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.”

Anyone who suspects drugs are being kept or grown at a property is urged to call the neighbourhood team at Chipping Sodbury police station on 0845 456 7000 or email

Alternatively calls can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at