Huthwaite man arrested after cannabis plants found in Lincolnshire home

A man from Huthwaite was arrested after a cannabis growing operation in Gainsborough was discovered by Lincolnshire Police.
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On Monday, May 17, around 170 plants were found and dismantled at a property in Spring Gardens.

And Fabio Balliu, 22, of Main Street, Huthwaite, has been charged with producing a controlled drug. He appeared before Lincoln magistrates yesterday (Tuesday, May 18) where he was remanded in custody to reappear at Lincoln Crown Court on June 15.

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Officers would like to hear from anyone if they have information which could help their inquiries.

170 plants were found and dismantled at a property in Spring Gardens170 plants were found and dismantled at a property in Spring Gardens
170 plants were found and dismantled at a property in Spring Gardens

You can contact the police by calling 101, by emailing [email protected] or you can also contact them through the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

In making a report please quote reference 15 of May 17.

Inspector for Gainsborough, Gary Brockie said: "With cannabis grows, we often find that high volumes of electricity and fertilizer are used to feed the plants which causes a real and genuine concern.”