Almost 1,800 cannabis plants found in warehouse

Police have made an arrest after almost 1,800 cannabis plants were discovered in a Nottinghamshire warehouse.

Officers raided a property in Colwick on Thursday amid reports it could be involved in drugs production.

Police discovered a total of 1,786 plants and found the electricity had been "dangerously bypassed".

A 35-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of producing cannabis, but Det Sgt Nathan Bingham said inquiries were ongoing and asked anyone with information to get in touch.

He added: "We're really pleased to have put this industrial cannabis grow operation out of commission.

"With nearly 1,800 cannabis plants being found and seized, this represented a really good result that can only be a good thing for the local community.

"These types of grows are far from a victimless crime, with people often exploited to look after them and residents having to put up with the trouble they bring to their area.

"Due to the amount of heat they generate, the modifications to electrics, and the highly combustible materials often found within, these illicit operations also bring with them a very significant fire risk."

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