Man found in loft of cannabis farm

A teenager found hiding in the loft of a bungalow converted into a cannabis farm has been arrested.

Derbyshire Police executed a warrant and raided the property in Staniforth Avenue, Eckington, this week and discovered a "large-scale" cannabis growing operation spread over multiple rooms.

A 19-year-old man was found in the loft space by officers who arrested him on suspicion of producing a class B drug.

Police said the farm was suspected due to reports of "strange activity" including construction work, visitors at odd times of the day and a "telltale sickly-sweet smell" in the neighbourhood.

Sgt David Wilson urged anyone noticing "suspicious behaviour, unusual smells, frequent visitors at odd hours, or anything else that doesn't sit right" where they live to report it to police.

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