Two held after cannabis worth £350k seized

Two men have been arrested after cannabis with a street value of £350,000 was found during a police raid.

Lincolnshire Police said about 165 plants were discovered at a property in Welbourn, near Lincoln, on Friday.

Two men, aged 27 and 65, were arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis, producing a Class B controlled drug, and abstracting electricity without authority.

Both have since been bailed while inquires continue, a police spokesperson added.

Based on the size and stage of the grow, officers said the operation could have generated an annual turnover of about £350,000.

Sgt Alex Taylor, from the force, described it as "a significant grow".

"Of particular concern was the way the electricity supply had been bypassed. This was extremely dangerous and presented a serious fire risk, not only within the property but potentially to neighbouring properties and the wider community."

The officer added: "This discovery also shows that cannabis grows are not something we only encounter in larger towns. They can be found anywhere, including in our smaller villages and rural communities."

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