A 27-YEAR-OLD man who was arrested on suspicion of cannabis production has been released.

Officers swooped on a property in Birchwood as part of the force's crackdown on drugs on Monday.

Police executed a warrant on Redshank Lane at 11.30am.

A 27-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of cannabis production and taken into custody to be questioned.

Around six cannabis plants were seized following a search of the premises.

The man has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.