Two men held after £350k cannabis grow found in Lincolnshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 16:14 · Archive

Police found 165 cannabis plants with a street value of £350,000 at a property in Welbourn, near Lincoln.

Police found about 165 cannabis plants at a property in Welbourn, near Lincoln, on Friday, with an estimated street value of £350,000. Two men, aged 27 and 65, were arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis, producing a Class B controlled drug, and abstracting electricity without authority. Both have since been bailed while inquiries continue.

Sergeant Alex Taylor from Lincolnshire Police described it as 'a significant grow' and said officers were 'of particular concern' about the way the electricity supply had been bypassed. 'This was extremely dangerous and presented a serious fire risk, not only within the property but potentially to neighbouring properties and the wider community.' The officer added that the find demonstrates that cannabis grows are not confined to larger towns but 'can be found anywhere, including in our smaller villages and rural communities'.

How it is being reported

• Two people arrested after more than 160 cannabis plants seized in Lincolnshire villageA 65-year-old man and a 27-year-old man have been released on bail whilst enquiries continueLincolnshire Live · 20 Oct, 15:53
• Two held after cannabis worth £350k seizedTwo men, aged 27 and 65, are held on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and abstracting electricity.BBC Lincolnshire · 20 Oct, 15:00

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