ABOUT 30 cannabis plants have been seized by police.
The grow of "mature" plants was discovered in Pelton, near Chester-le-Street on Wednesday.
Police attended the address after a report of suspicious activity.
A police spokesperson said: "One male remains under investigation whilst the cannabis has been seized and the equipment destroyed.”
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