Man arrested after nearly 300 cannabis plans discovered in Hartlepool home
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Hartlepool Neighbourhood Police Team officers acted on intelligence they had gathered and executed two simultaneous drugs warrants on neighbouring addresses in the town on Thursday, January 14.
They were supported by specialist entry teams from the Cleveland force as well the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the North East Regional Special Operations Unit (NERSOU).
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Hide AdAt one of the properties in Dent Street, 280 plants were discovered in four separate rooms.
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis.
He remains in custody being questioned and inquiries into the discovery are ongoing.
Police are asking anyone with information on drug dealing or activity in their area to contact Cleveland Police via the 101 number.
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