Police find 500 cannabis plants in Northamptonshire home

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Police discovered a large cannabis farm in a quiet village near Northampton. The Neighbourhood Policing Team found 500 cannabis plants at a property in Harpole on March 13, 2025. Officers acted on a tip-off and executed a search warrant at the location. The plants were growing in several rooms of the house. During the operation, a 44-year-old man from Northampton was arrested. He was suspected of supplying a Class B drug and possessing a knife in public. The man has been released on conditional bail as the investigation continues. Authorities are asking anyone with information about this case to reach out. People can contact Northamptonshire Police or call the independent charity Crimestoppers for assistance.


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