Remains of cannabis farm found at Sunderland house

Police have uncovered the remnants of a drugs farm at a house on Wearside.
Front Road, in Ford Estate, Sunderland. Copyright Google Maps.Front Road, in Ford Estate, Sunderland. Copyright Google Maps.
Front Road, in Ford Estate, Sunderland. Copyright Google Maps.

Officers were called after two men were seen breaking into a property on Front Road, in Ford Estate, on Monday night.

Police then found the remains of what appears to be a cannabis farm inside.

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No-one has been arrested following the discovery, but officers are appealing for any witnesses to come forward with information regarding the incident.

A spokeswoman for Northumbria Police said: “At around 7.50pm on Monday, police were called to an address in Front Road, Ford Estate, Sunderland, after two men were seen breaking into a property.

“Officers attended and the remnants of a cannabis farm were found.

“Enquiries are ongoing and any witnesses should ring Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference number 1054 20/02/17 or Crimstoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.