Man arrested after Neighbourhood Teams execute warrant in Scunthorpe

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE

A man has been arrested after officers from the neighbourhood policing team in Scunthorpe executed a misuse of drugs warrant at a property on Plum Tree Way in Scunthorpe this morning (Thursday, 3 July).

Upon entering the address, officers are believed to have discovered approximately 200 cannabis plants within the property.

A 29-year-old man attempted to flee the scene but was swiftly detained by officers and arrested on suspicion of the cultivation of a Class B drug. He remains in police custody while our enquiries continue.

We remain committed to tackling drug-related crime and protecting our communities. If you have any information about drugs or other criminal activity in your area, please speak to our officers when you see them out and about. You can also contact us via our non-emergency number 101, or call 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can report information via the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.