The discovery of a cannabis farm described as being a “sophisticated” setup inside a County Durham home has led to the arrest of a man.
Police swarmed a home in Peterlee on Wednesday (April 30) – revealing an organised cannabis farm made of 400 plants worth £300,000.
One man was arrested at the scene – as a picture shows the scale of the farm that takes up a whole room.
(Image: PETERLEE POLICE) The man was then charged and remanded in custody.
Peterlee Police added: “Yesterday, officers from Peterlee NPT executed a drugs warrant at a property in Peterlee, uncovering a sophisticated cannabis cultivation setup.
“This is a significant disruption to organised criminal activity in our area. Cannabis cultivation is far from harmless — it fuels wider criminal networks, leads to serious anti-social behaviour, and poses real fire and safety risks to neighbouring homes due to dangerous electrical bypassing often involved.
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“Illegal drugs like cannabis have no place in our communities. They bring exploitation, violence, and long-term harm. We will continue working with partners and the public to tackle this issue head-on.
“For members of the public who have given information on this type of activity thank you.
“If you have concerns about drug activity in your area, please report it. You can remain anonymous through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
