Man arrested after large-scale cannabis grow discovered in Long Eaton

A man has been arrested after officers discovered thousands of cannabis plants at an address in Long Eaton.

A call was received shortly after 11:00pm on Sunday 21st August reporting a break-in at the property in Acton Road.

On arrival, almost a dozen rooms of cannabis plants were found, and a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivating them.

The scene was secured for a period and officers remained in the area for a time whilst carrying out enquiries.

It is understood that several men made off from the address shortly before officers arrived and officers are keen to hear from anyone with information which may help.

Any information should be directed via one of the following routes, quoting reference 22*489245.

• Facebook– send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter– direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website– complete the online contact form at derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org