Cannabis farm packed with 100-plus plants uncovered after fire breaks out in village house
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During yesterday afternoon, Sunday, January 17, officers from Peterlee Neighbourhood Police team dismantled the large cannabis grow at an address in the Shotton Colliery area.
They had been called to the house following reports of a fire, and subsequently discovered the grow.
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Hide AdMore than 100 mature cannabis plants and a substantial amount of equipment was recovered.
A spokesperson for the team said: “An investigation is now underway.
"If you have any other information you'd like to share in relation to drugs or criminality in your area, please do get in touch.
"We will always act on the information you share with us.”
Anyone who can help with inquiries is asked to contact Durham Constabulary on 101 or use the Live Chat facility located on its website.
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