Cannabis grow, Spalding

Update, 20 April:

Three men, aged 32, 33 and 35, who were arrested on suspicion of cultivating a Class B controlled drug, have all been released on bail.

The 35-year-old man was also arrested and bailed on suspicion of theft.

Original release:

We arrested three men following the discovery of a cannabis grow in Spalding, yesterday (18 April).

In excess of 1,200 plants of differing levels of maturity were found in sheds and caravans at various locations across the site on Evergreen Close, Spalding. 

Detective Inspector Mel Rooke, from Boston and South Holland CID said, “a well-orchestrated warrant was executed yesterday (18 April), which called on help from over 50 officers from a number of our specialist units and resources, including Detectives, a Drug Expert Witness, Tactical Support Team, Crime Scene Investigators, Intelligence, Response Team, Drone Pilot and Dog Unit. The amount of teams and resources that we are prepared to dedicate towards crimes like this, which we know blight communities, shows how committed we are to putting a stop to this type of criminality.”

Three men aged 32, 33, and 35 years old respectively, have been arrested on suspicion of cultivating a class B controlled drug.

In addition to cannabis, there have been a number of vehicles seized for further examination. A generator has also been recovered along with a sum of cash. All of these items will be looked at as part of this inquiry to establish whether any further offences have been committed.

The grow has been dismantled and work is ongoing to progress investigations.

We would encourage people to continue providing intelligence either through the local Neighbourhood Policing Team or via CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.

Inc 42 of 18 April refers