Cannabis farm worth £60,000 shut down after police raid Hartlepool property

Hartlepool Neighbourhood Policing Team raided a property on Rugby Street in the town just before 11am on Tuesday, September 8, seizing around 60 mature cannabis plants.

The plants – worth around £1,000 each – were seized along with more than 150 seedlings.

The raid was part of Operation Phoenix, a Cleveland Police campaign working to improve public service, prioritise vulnerability, tackle serious violence and prevent crime.

No arrests have been made in connection with Rugby Street at this time but police say inquiries are continuing.

The electricity supply in the property was found to be hazardous and has been made safe.

The team also targeted a second address in the town, a search which was negative, but inquiries around that property will also continue.

Anyone concerned about drugs and associated crime should call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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