300 cannabis plants seized in Gateshead

Published 19th Apr 2016

Hundreds of cannabis plants have been seized in Gateshead. On Monday, April 18, police received information that the occupant of a property in Asher Street was growing cannabis in the loft of the property. Officers attended and uncovered a cannabis farm inside the address. Around 300 cannabis plants and equipment were seized and enquiries are ongoing to locate the person responsible. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 299 18/04/16.