Two Arrested In Nottinghamshire Over Cannabis Discovery

20 March 2019, 14:08 | Updated: 20 March 2019, 14:10

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Two men in Nottinghamshire have been arrested after police found more than 500 cannabis plants at the scene of an attempted burglary.

Nottinghamshire Police were called to a report of an attempted burglary in Oakdale Road, Carlton, at around 11.35pm last night (Tuesday 19 March). 

The four suspects had fled the scene but, on arrival, officers discovered a large quantity of cannabis plants. 

The plants, which total more than 500, will be dismantled today. Officers were assisted by the police helicopter and fire service. 

A 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation.