The plants were found at the former Star Inn, in Tickenham. Pictures: Google/Avon & Somerset Police

Hundreds of cannabis plants seized in raid at empty North Somerset pub

Paul JonesAugust 5, 20250 Comment0

A ‘SIGNIFICANT NUMBER’ of cannabis plants were seized – and four people arrested – during a raid at an empty North Somerset pub.

Police executed a warrant at the former Star Inn, in Tickenham, on July 30, when officers found between 400 and 500 cannabis plants, with an estimated street value of approximately £500,000.

The plants have been removed and seized and four men, aged between 29 and 42, were arrested and taken into custody for questioning. All have been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.

The plants were found at the former Star Inn, in Tickenham. Pictures: Google/Avon & Somerset Police

Inspector Matt Hawkins, of the Clevedon Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Information from members of the public, who suspected the building was being used for criminal activity, meant we had sufficient evidence to carry out a proactive warrant last Wednesday.

“Four arrests have been made and a significant amount of illegal drugs have been taken off the streets.

“We are committed to taking action to protect people, particularly from the harm drug supply creates, because the misery it can cause people and communities is clear.

“If you have information about such issues, then please report it to your local neighbourhood team, because cases like this show how we use that intelligence to build up a full picture of what is happening and then it can lead to arrests like this.”