Hull: Large cannabis grow found in city centre

Officers were called to an address on King Edward Street on Monday 30 May following reports that cannabis plants were being loaded into a vehicle.

Officers were immediately deployed and after a search of the area, entry was gained to a locked premises where the officers could smell cannabis.  Once inside a large cannabis grow was found. 

Those loading the vehicle had already left the scene and police are now following up on lines of enquiry to identify them. 

A scene guard remains in place as authorities dismantle the plants and growing equipment and continue to investigate the incident.

Humberside Police continue to target criminals who bring crime and anti-social behaviour to our area and welcome information about drugs being grown or dealt in our communities.  If you have information, please call on the non-emergency number 101.