Police find large cannabis grow after raid on Mansfield house

A man has appeared in court after police discovered a large cannabis grow inside a house in Mansfield during an early morning raid.
By John Smith
Published 30th Mar 2023, 10:46 BST
Updated 30th Mar 2023, 10:48 BST
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Officers found about 200 plants and growing equipment after executing a search warrant at the home in Chesterfield Road North, Mansfield, on Monday, March 27, at about 7am.

A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said that plants were being grown in both upstairs and downstairs rooms at the property and police arrested a man who was found inside.

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Irmantas Banaitas, aged 35, of no fixed abode, was later charged with the production of cannabis.

Almost 200 cannabis plants were seized in the raidAlmost 200 cannabis plants were seized in the raid
Almost 200 cannabis plants were seized in the raid

He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court the following day.

The case was adjourned to a further hearing at Nottingham Crown Court on April 25 and Banaitas was remanded in custody.

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PC Scott Loughran, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “It is always good news when we can seize and destroy illegal drugs.

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"This raid uncovered a large cannabis grow on a residential street, which was putting nearby homes and the people who live in them at risk.

“I am pleased we have now placed a suspect before the courts.

“Police teams acted on intelligence to carry out this investigation and I want to encourage members of the public to continue providing us with information about potential criminal activity in their community.”

All drugs and equipment have now been removed from the site.