Police act on local information to seize cannabis

Devon and Cornwall Police said officers located eight cannabis plants as well as growing equipment at a property in Teignbridge

Cannabis plants and growing equipment have been seized and destroyed after they were found by police at a property in Devon.

Devon and Cornwall Police said officers found eight cannabis plants during the operation in the Heathfield area of Teignbridge on 3 March.

The seizure followed reports from the local community, police said.

The police force said a vulnerable person was also safeguarded as part of its "proactive" operation.

Tackling drug crime

Constable James Deakin said disrupting the production of drugs was an effective way for the police to tackle crime on the streets.

"My hope is that this reassures the public that police are acting on the information we receive from our communities," he said.

"This recent seizure in Teignbridge shows just how vital your reports are in helping us to disrupt and deter drug crime, as well as protect people who are vulnerable victims of these crimes."

Police said the work was led by the Teignbridge rural neighbourhood police team.

"Activity to tackle drug crime will continue throughout the year to arrest offenders, carry out warrants, gather intelligence from the public and conduct high-visibility patrols," police added.