POLICE have arrested a man after they seized cannabis plants and equipment being used to cultivate the drug from a Kidderminster flat.

Officers executed a search warrant at the property in Witley Close on the Rifle Range estate on Tuesday, where they discovered the Class B drug growing in a bedroom and living room.

A total of 19 cannabis plants were found along with cannabis which had already been harvested.

The drugs were seized along with a large amount of hydroponics and other cultivation equipment including growing tents, filters, heaters and lamps.

A man was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis yesterday evening after he attended Kidderminster police station.

He was released on police bail until Tuesday, December 20, pending further inquiries.

Anyone who suspects drugs are being produced or supplied in their area can call West Mercia Police on 0300 333 3000 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.