ALMOST 200 cannabis plants worth more than £100,000 have been uncovered in a house in Hartlepool.

Police discovered the cannabis farm at a property on Alderson Street on Tuesday.

190 plants were found – with a street value of around £104,500.

Cleveland Police confirmed no arrests have been made, however enquires are ongoing to find those responsible.

Detective Constable Owen Collingwood, from Cleveland Police Community Drugs Enforcement Team, said: “I’d like to thank the local community for coming forward with information and helping us locate this cannabis, which has now been prevented from being sold onto the streets of Cleveland.

“Enquiries are now ongoing to trace those responsible. Anyone who may have information on drugs activity in their local area is asked to call police on 101.”