Cannabis factory with nine catfish rumbled by police in Plumstead

Cannabis plants discovered at a property on Plumstead High Street
Plumstead Police @MPSPlumstead
Daniel Keane15 February 2022

Police officers have shut down a cannabis factory in Plumstead where nine catfish were also discovered.

Officers discovered the fish and a large number of cannabis plants at the site on Plumstead High Street on Saturday morning.

Officers discovered the catfish at the property
Plumstead Police @MPSPlumstead

The animals have now been placed with the RSPCA, police said.

No arrests have been made.

Plumstead Police posted a photo on social media showing two catfish swimming in murky water at the property.

Another shows a large number of cannabis plants surrounded by fans and white sheets.

Officers were called at around 11.30am after members of the London Fire Brigade dealt with a fire at the property.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Plumstead officers tweeted: “Plumstead SNT officers closed down a Cannabis factory on Plumstead High Street SE18.

“There was also concerns regarding animal welfare.

“RSPCA attended taking 9 Cat Fish to a safe place due to the conditions they were kept in. #Teamplumstead #ThankYouAbbeyWoodSNTForYourAssistance.”

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