More than 400 different cannabis plants found in quiet Derbyshire village

Officers made the discovery a property in Pinxton yesterday.

A Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “Officers were called to reports of suspicious activity to the house on Town Street just before 12.30am on Wednesday 20 January.

“They searched the address and found more than 400 different cannabis plants growing in the house. The plants, and growing equipment, have been seized and an investigation is underway.”

Police want to hear from anyone who may have noticed anyone around the address or any other suspicious activity near the property.

Anyone with information which they think could help with police inquiries should contact Derbyshire Constabulary, quoting reference 21*44311 and the name of the officer in the case – DC Zack Oxley – in any correspondence.

You can contact police via 101, through social media or via their website.