Two held after suspected cannabis farm discovered in Morpeth after police called to 'disturbance'
Police made the discovery after being called to a disturbance on Abbey Terrace on Wednesday morning
by Sophie Doughty · ChronicleLiveSuspects are today being quizzed after what is thought to be a cannabis farm was found in a historic market town.
Police were called to a property on Abbey Terrace in Morpeth at around 8.30am on Wednesday. It was reported that there had been a disturbance at the premises, but once inside officers found what they suspect to be a cannabis farm.
Two men were arrested at the scene and are today being questioned in police custody.
A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: "At around 8.30am this morning we received a report of a disturbance at a premises on Abbey Terrace in Morpeth. Emergency services attended and uncovered a suspected cannabis farm within the property. Two men, aged 27 and 45, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of the production of class B drugs.
“They are currently in police custody and enquiries are ongoing.”
The Chronicle understands the fire service also attended the incident.
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