(Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)
A man has been arrested after a cannabis farm was found inside a Sunderland pub.
Officers discovered the crop after raiding The Wheatsheaf pub, on the corner of Roker Avenue and Thomas Street North, just after 9am on Sunday (October 18).
Pictures taken yesterday showed how the pub had been taped off by police, with at least two force vehicles at the scene alongside Northern Powergrid.
Northumbria Police has confirmed that a man, aged 53, has been arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
Officers remain at the pub and are removing the plants.
The Echo understands that the farm was found solely inside The Wheatsheaf premises and not the former Terminus pub next door.
The Wheatsheaf in Sunderland, where a cannabis farm was found (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)
A force spokesperson said: “Shortly after 9am yesterday (Sunday), officers executed a warrant at a premises on Thomas Street North in the Monkwearmouth area of Sunderland.
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“Once officers gained entry to the premises they discovered a cannabis farm inside.
“Officers remain at the scene and work is ongoing to remove the plants from inside the premises and make the area safe.
“Enquiries into the discovery are ongoing and a man – aged 53 – has been arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis.
“The man has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.”