Appeal for information after discovery of cannabis drying operation in former care home, Redcar.

Redcar’s neighbourhood officers discovered a large amount of cannabis which was being dried out in a former care home on Newcomen Terrace in the town yesterday.

Two men (42 and 46) were arrested and questioned on suspicion of being concerned in the production of a Class B drug; both have been bailed while further enquiries take place.

We would appeal for anyone who has seen or captured on dashcam, doorbell or private CCTV any suspicious activity in and around the former Seaview Nursing home (Mulroys) or who has other information to contact Cleveland Police online via our website Something you've seen or heard | Cleveland Police or via the 101 number, quoting ref 181088.

If you don’t want to speak to police you can pass information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or phone them on 0800 555 111.