116 Cannabis Plants Seized in Middlesbrough

A cannabis farm has been discovered by Middlesbrough Proactive Team officers at a property on Marton Road.

Three rooms containing 116 cannabis plants were discovered, believed to be worth up to £97,500. The plants have been seized after officers attended the property this morning (Monday 29^th April).  

A 23-year-old man located inside the address was arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and abstracting electricity. He is currently in police custody.

The electricity supply had been tampered with, creating a potentially dangerous situation which could have possibly led to a fire. This is now being made safe by colleagues from the electricity board.

Signs that might indicate a premises is being used as a cannabis farm, include:

• The property might look empty or unlived in
• People and vehicles coming and going during the day and night
• Large boxes, pipes, Lighting equipment, plastic sheeting, bags of fertilizer or building materials are seen going into the premises at different times
• Fans which might be seen or heard by neighbours
• A smell of the plants on occasion which comes and goes
• Building work going on inside the premises

Anyone who may have information regarding drugs activity in their local area is asked to contact Cleveland Police by dialling 101. 

Alternatively, you can remain anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers, an independent charity, online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.