Suspected cannabis plants found at a Staveley house

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of producing cannabis.

Officers executed a warrant at a house in Lowgates, Staveley, on the morning of Wednesday, May 30 and found around 40 suspected cannabis plants growing in the cellar.

They arrested a 24-year-old man, questioned him and released him on bail pending further inquiries.

The warrant was organised following information passed to officers on the Staveley Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Anyone with information about illegal drug activity in their community should contact Derbyshire police by calling 101, the non emergency number, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.