SPECIALIST drugs officers raided a cannabis farm yesterday (Monday, July 25) following a tip-off from a member of the public.

Cleveland Police's central drug enforcement team recovered cannabis plants with an estimated value of £113,000 after forcing entry to the property on Hardale Grove, Dormanstown, Redcar.

Officers found what’s believed to be around 250 large cannabis plants which have an estimated street value of over £113, 000.

The scene has been preserved overnight and Scenes of Crime Officers are attending today while we continue to trace any occupants from the address.

Anyone with information which could help police is asked to contact us on 101.