Man arrested after cannabis farm found in Sunderland pub premises

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

A 53-year-old man was arrested after Northumbria Police discovered a cannabis farm inside pub premises in Monkwearmouth, Sunderland.

Northumbria Police executed a warrant at a premises on Thomas Street North in Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, around 9am on Sunday. Officers discovered a cannabis farm inside the building.

A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis. He was released on police bail pending further enquiries. Police and Northern Powergrid engineers attended the scene to remove plants from the building and make the area safe.

A cordon was erected around the premises, including The Wheatsheaf pub and the former Terminus pub on the corner of Roker Avenue and North Bridge Street. The Wheatsheaf remained closed as officers continued their enquiries. Several police vehicles were stationed around the area on Sunday, with a police presence remaining as work continued.

How it is being reported

• Cannabis farm discovered after Sunderland pubs cordoned off and man arrestedThe 53-year-old has been detained on suspicion of production of cannabis after Northumbria Police officers executed a warrantChronicleLive · 19 Oct, 12:35
• Man arrested after cannabis farm raid at Sunderland pub premisesA 53-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery of a drugs den inside pub premises.Sunderland Echo · 19 Oct, 12:23

In this story: Northumbria Police · Sunderland · Monkwearmouth · The Wheatsheaf · Thomas Street North

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