Police uncover cannabis farm worth £200,000 following tip-off

Officers were called to an address in Ellon on Friday at around 8am following reports of suspicious activity.

Police uncover cannabis farm in Ellon worth £200,000 following tip-off over ‘suspicious activity’iStock

More than 200 cannabis plants worth around £200,000 have been seized after police raided a property in Aberdeenshire following a tip-off.

Officers searched the property in Ellon on Friday around 8am following reports from the public of suspicious activity and discovered a cannabis farm.

Around 245 cannabis plants believed to be worth around £200,000 were uncovered. A 38-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with the discovery.

He is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday.

North Aberdeenshire Area Commander, Chief Inspector Steven McDonald said, “Serious and Organised Crime remains a priority and along with our partners and specialist resources, we are committed to detecting offences and disrupting criminal enterprises.

“We rely on the public to provide us with information to help us do so.

“As was the case here, if you see any suspicious activity, please contact us on 101. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”

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