Beeston: Arrest after hundreds of cannabis plants discovered

Alex Thorp & Olimpia ZagnatBBC News, Nottingham
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Police found the plants at a property in Beeston

A man has been arrested after hundreds of cannabis plants were found at an address in Nottinghamshire.

Officers forced entry to a property in Chilwell Road, Beeston, at about 09:15 GMT on Thursday.

About 400 plants were found inside as part of a police operation to tackle drug dealing in the Broxtowe borough, police said.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.

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The plants have been seized by officers
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