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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Birmingham Live breaking news on WhatsApp Police officers have uncovered a cannabis farm worth at least an estimated £500,000. The drugs factory was found at a premises on Midacre in Willenhall. West Midlands Police arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of cultivating cannabis. A force spokesperson said the suspect was bailed while enquiries continue. The raid was carried out on October 7. Photographs from the scene showed hundreds of cannabis plants packed inside a building. READ MORE: Inside Darlaston crime scene where silver BMW left with broken windows after shots fired Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp , click the link to join There was a hydroponic set-up in place as part of the illegal growing operation. In total, more than 500 plants were found, said West Midlands Police. The average plant fetches a street value of £1,000, meaning the whole raid was worth at least £500,000. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We recovered more than 500 cannabis plants from premises in Midacre, Willenhall, on 7 October. "A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis. He has been bailed with conditions while enquiries continue."