Police seize over £115,000 worth of suspected drugs in Hull

It's believed cannabis plants and Class A drugs have been discovered by officers

Author: Julie CastonPublished 23rd May 2025
Last updated 23rd May 2025

Officers from Humberside Police's Kinetic Intervention team seized over £40,000 of what are believed to be cannabis plants, along with suspected class A drugs with an estimated street value of over £75,000.

Following reports of suspected criminal activity around a property on Melville Street in Hull, officers were deployed and upon entering the address discovered what were believed to be 58 cannabis plants and a large quantity of suspected class A drugs.

A scene guard was put in place at the time to allow officers to seize the drugs, and enquires remain ongoing to identify those involved.

Humberside Police said:

"If you have any concerns or information concerning drugs or criminality in your area, please do not hesitate to contact us on our non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference number 25*66527.

"Alternatively, you can also report anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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