A number of cannabis plants have been found at a home in east Bristol after police closed a busy route.
Avon and Somerset police confirmed the drugs would be seized and destroyed following a raid on Whitehall Road this afternoon (February 2).
A force spokesperson said: “Western Power Distribution have attended to make the electrics in the property safe but will need to re-attend to carry out further work.
“Specialist police staff will also attend to remove and destroy the plants.”
First Bus confirmed the closure of Whitehall Road in a tweet at 11.55am today (Tuesday, February 2), explaining diversions to services 6 and 7.
The bus operator tweeted: "Due to police activity Whitehall Road by Easton Rd currently impassable.
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"Services diverted via Chalks Rd and Church Rd in both directions until further notice. CT."
It's unclear if any arrests have been made.
