A SUSPECTED cannabis farm with an estimated value of £250,000 has been uncovered by officers following a tip-off.

Hundreds of cannabis plants were seized by Stockton Neighbourhood Policing Team yesterday, Tuesday, November 16.

Officers located the plants at a property on Oxbridge Lane, following a tip-off from the local community.

Two men aged 21 and 28 have been arrested on suspicion of production of a Class B drug.

The men remain in police custody.

Anyone who may have information regarding drugs activity in their local area is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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