More than 150 cannabis plants found growing in Littleover home

Zena Hawley

2 October 2024 at 1:25 pm·1-min read

This was the scene of the cannabis grow in the Derby suburb of Littleover — -Credit: (Image: Derbyshire police)

Police officers have dismantled a cannabis grow at a house in a Derby suburb. A total of 152 plants were discovered when members of the Littleover, Mickleover and Sunnyhill Safer Neighbourhood Team entered the property in Littleover.

They were accompanied by officers from the Normanton and Rose Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team when the seizure of the plants took place in Penhryn Avenue.

A police spokesman said: "The seizure will prevent them from being used in future crimes. Cannabis cultivations can crop up anywhere, so if you notice any strange smells or suspicious activity at a nearby address, please do not hesitate to report them.

"There have been no arrests in connection with the plants at this time."

Anyone wishing to report anything suspicious to Derbyshire police can do so in the following ways:

Website – They have crime reporting tools on the website: use the online contact form
Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
X (Twitter) – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact
Phone – call on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.

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