Another dope farm found in city street; Anonymous tip-off leads to arrests.

Byline: ADAM JUPP

CRIME-fighting locals sniffed out a cannabis farm for police.

Officers were passed on a tip-off given to charity Crimestoppers by people living in Westerhope.

That led to a search warrant being executed at a house on Gilmore Close, where the DIY dope factory was found.

More than 130 plants, which a street value of pounds 3,500, were found and two people were arrested in connection with the farm.

Detective Chief Insp Peter Reeve said: "Crimestoppers often receive their information anonymously from the community and they pass it on to us so we can take the appropriate action.

"This demonstrates we will act on the information we receive to stamp out criminal activity in our neighbourhoods.

"Anyone who has information about people involved in crime or any criminal or suspicious behaviour should contact us or Crimestoppers so we can take the appropriate action.

"All you need to do is pass the information on and we'll do the rest."

Officers found 135 plants inside the house, all of which were removed and will now be destroyed.

They were all concealed in the loft and garage of the property. Some were on speciallymade shelves, with light bulbs above them to encourage growth and all were at different stages of development.

A man, 36, and a woman, 40, were arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and have been bailed pending enquiries.

Anyone wanting to report criminal activity in their neighbourhood can contact police via 03456 043 043 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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