A DRUGS unit has uncovered a cannabis farm worth an estimated £10,000.

Langbaurgh Police raided the property in Tebay Close, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, on Wednesday lunchtime.

A 25-year-old man was arrested and released on bail pending forensic tests on 28 plants found in a bedroom.

Detective Constable Paul Gordon said: "This was an intelligence-led operation which resulted in a substantial recovery of cannabis plants.

"We will not tolerate any form of dealing drugs or the production of drugs in the Langbaurgh area."

Anyone with information on drug-dealing or production can call Langbaurgh Drugs Unit in confidence on (0800) 092 9102.