By Cannabis grow discovered by police at house on Tunnard Street
Officers from Humberside Police discovered a large cannabis grow at a property on Tunnard Street last Wednesday (20 October).
Following reports from members of the local community, officers executed a warrant at the address, where they found a large quantity of cannabis.
This is just one of many cannabis grows discovered in Grimsby in recent months, with a 21-year-old man being arrested after officers found one at a property on Freeman Street in May.
One month previously, in April, a cannabis grow of around 500 plants was also found at a property on Hainton Avenue – the grow was so large that it had been “dangerously abstracting” electricity supply to other properties on the street.
Humberside Police have run a dedicated operation across Grimsby for almost two years, which aims to shut down these factories and take “organised criminals and drugs” off the streets.
A statement from Humberside Police reads: “On Wednesday 20th October, we executed a warrant at an address on Tunnard Street, Grimsby, following reports made to us by members of the community. A large quantity of suspected drugs, believed to be cannabis, have been recovered and a scene guard remains in place.
“One man remains in police custody as the investigation continues.
“We encourage anyone that might have information in regards to this investigation, or other suspected activities, to get in touch with us using our non-emergency line, 101. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Following the large discovery on Hainton Avenue in May, Humberside Police released information to the public on how you can spot a cannabis factory on your street.
Detective Inspector Tom Kelly said at the time: “The signs to look out for are: unmarked vans with those completing the work also wearing unbranded protective wear such as hi-vis jackets and hard hats.
“They may ask you to move your vehicle, or they might work extremely close to your car in order not to raise a direct concern and then you may see late night activity at an address with items being removed.
“The work will involve digging a hole and very quickly re-covering it as though nothing has happened.
“Legitimate workers should be able to provide valid ID when asked and you can check planned works in your area by calling the Northern Power Grid for the Humberside area or if you are not sure which provider you need call 105 who will get you to the right company.
“If the workers have no ID and there are no planned works in your area, it is likely that this work is that of organised drug gangs.”
