Police find over £100k of cannabis plants at abandoned pub in Sutton

Officers attended the building in Forest Street shortly after 9.30pm on Wednesday when two men were reported to be carrying knives outside.

MORE: Notts man attacked ex-partner in ‘jealous rage’ over text messages

Police were soon alerted by a force drone to a large heat source coming from an area of the property.

After gaining entry, officers discovered more than 200 mature cannabis plants inside.

Left undiscovered the plants would have had an estimated street value of more than £100,000, according to Nottinghamshire Police.

They have now been destroyed and an array of sophisticated growing equipment has also been put beyond use.

Nobody has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing.

PC Liam Craggs, of the force, said: “This was a significant cannabis grow that is likely to be linked to organised criminality.

“It would have taken a great deal of time and money to set up and I am pleased that it has now been taken out of action.

“The large-scale production of illegal drugs has a significant negative impact on our communities that often brings with it violence and other related offending.

“We are determined to clamp down on the people responsible for this trade and on this occasion have a member of the public to thank for alerting us.

“If you see any suspicious activity then please report it to the police immediately.”

Nottinghamshire Police can be contacted on 101.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

MORE: Walker stumbles on 750 cannabis plants in Rainworth woods

Editor’s message

Thank you to all who support local journalism with a print subscription. The events of 2020 mean trusted, local journalism is more reliant than ever on your support. We couldn't do it without you. Please subscribe at www.localsubsplus.co.uk so we can keep campaigning on your behalf. Stay safe.