Man arrested following discovery of a cannabis grow in Norton

By Sarah Garner 10th Feb 2023

More than 250 plants were found at an address in Norton (Staffordshire Police).
More than 250 plants were found at an address in Norton (Staffordshire Police).

A man has been arrested following the discovery of a cannabis grow at a property in Stoke-on-Trent.

Staffordshire Police attended an address off St Nicholas Avenue in Norton just after 8am yesterday morning (Thursday 9 February) following reports of suspicious activity.

On arrival, officers found more than 250 cannabis plants at the address.

Shortly after, a man was located at the property.

A 43-year-old man, of no-fixed-address, was arrested on suspicion of cultivating class B drugs.

He remains in custody and inquiries are ongoing.

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