Cannabis farm discovered in Peterlee (Image: Northern Echo)
A man has been charged after a cannabis farm worth more than an estimated £1 million was discovered in the Peterlee area.
Officers from Peterlee Neighbourhood Police Team discovered the large-scale grow inside a series of buildings on North West Industrial Estate after reports of a strong smell from inside.
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Jeton Metollari, of no fixed abode, was charged with being concerned in the production of a Class B drug.
Appearing at Newton Aycliffe Magistrate’s Court on Thursday (May 2) morning, the 24-year-old was remanded into custody to appear at Durham Crown Court later this month.
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