Man arrested after 'several hundred' cannabis plants found at Chesterfield industrial unit

A man has been arrested following the discovery of what is thought to be a large cannabis grow at a unit in Chesterfield.
By Lloyd Bent
Published 27th Jan 2021, 10:56 GMT
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Officers carried out a warrant at an industrial unit on Meltham Lane, Stonegravels, on Friday 22 January following reports following information from the community.

Several hundred suspected cannabis plants were discovered at the premises, and have been seized by officers, who remained at the site on Saturday.

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A 23-year-old man from Leicester was arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and has been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

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Polcie at the unit where the plants were found.Polcie at the unit where the plants were found.
Polcie at the unit where the plants were found.

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Do you have any information which could help with the police investigation, or have you noticed any suspicious activity in the area?

If so, please contact Derbyshire Police on 101, through social media, or on their website, quoting reference 21*50418, and the name of the officer in the case DC Ashley Taylor, in any correspondence.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.