A cannabis farm worth around £500,000 has been dismantled following a police raid on a town centre house.
Cleveland Police seized around 500 plants from an address on Shaftesbury Street, Stockton, as Operation Resolve continues to target drug activities in the area.
The raid was part of summer-long campaign which has involved a number of arrest days, drugs warrants, closure orders, specific action on those using illegal off-road bikes, high visibility patrols, community engagement and crime prevention.
Several thousands of pounds worth of associated equipment have also been recovered.
The raid was carried out after concerns were raised about activities at the property and police say enquiries are ongoing to trace those behind the cannabis farm.
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Temporary Chief Inspector Pete Littlewood said: “Seizing a large amount of drugs like this and preventing them from ending up on the streets of Stockton is a success for officers; firstly in stopping those who take drugs from being harmed and in disrupting organised criminal gangs who often exploit people into growing these farms for their own financial gain.
“As part of Operation Resolve we will continue to proactively tackle those who supply drugs in our area and exploit people for their own financial and criminal gain. This type of activity won’t be tolerated.”
Anyone who has information regarding drugs activity in their local area is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101.
Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or go online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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