THREE people were arrested and a small quantity of cannabis plants seized following a tip-off from the public.

Officers attended an address in Malton on Saturday evening and a number of plants were found along with a small quantity of a class A substance.

A 33-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man and were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to produce a class B drug.

The woman received a caution for possession of a Class B drug and the man received a police warning. Another 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of the same offence and released with no further action

A spokesman said: “People should be alert to the signs of cannabis cultivation in their area, and report any suspicions they have to the police – we will take action."