A LARGE cannabis farm has been uncovered by police.
Officers raided a house in Thornton Street, Hartlepool, at 12.30pm on Wednesday and found around 150 plants in total.
Police said the electricity had been bypassed and posed a serious fire risk to other local residents.
Sergeant Ian Raine said: "We will always take positive action. These cannabis farms are a danger to our residents and are linked to organised crime.
"I urge anyone with information about criminality, to inform Cleveland Police."
The number to call is 101.
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