Police uncover cannabis farm in Middlesbrough

The farm was located by Middlesbrough’s neighbourhood team officers on Thursday 5 September.

Officers attended a property on Fulwood Avenue and located three rooms containing dozens of cannabis plants.

No one was arrested in connection with the plants, however, enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police.

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 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.