Man arrested after cannabis farm raid at Sunderland pub premises
A 53-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery of a drugs den inside pub premises.
At least seven Northumbria Police vehicles surrounded the Wheatsheaf pub, in Thomas Street North, near Roker Avenue, Sunderland, on Sunday and cordoned off the area.
It is understood that a cannabis farm has been discovered inside the Wheatsheaf premises.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said on Monday morning: “Shortly after 9am yesterday, officers executed a warrant at a premises on Thomas Street North in the Monkwearmouth area of Sunderland.
“Once officers gained entry to the premises they discovered a cannabis farm inside.
“Officers remain at the scene and work is ongoing to remove the plants from inside the premises and make the area safe.
“Inquiries into the discovery are ongoing and a man, aged 53, has been arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis.
“The man has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.”