A PERSON has been arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis in Wem.

A search warrant was undertaken in the town on the morning of Friday, August 27, and a large amount of cannabis plants were discovered.

A spokesman for Wem Safer Neighbourhood Team said one person had been arrested as a result of the warrant.

The said: "Wem SNT has carried out a search warrant in Wem this morning.

"A number of cannabis plants have been seized.

"One person arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis."