Plant in window tips police to Bishop Auckland cannabis grow

The grow on Seymour Street was discovered by police on Tuesday, December 30.

Durham Police said: “Christmas may be over, however somebody forgot to take down their tree.”

A picture shows a plant, believed to be cannabis, clearly visible through the front window of the property.

A large cannabis plant was visible from the front window of the property (Image: DURHAM POLICE)

But upstairs officers found a “substantial grow” with several plants and an intricate heating system.

No arrests have been made, and an investigation is ongoing.

The grow was swiftly removed by officers (Image: DURHAM POLICE)

The estimated street value of the drugs is not known.

A force spokesperson added : “Police were called on Tuesday, December 30 to reports of a suspected cannabis grow inside of an address on Seymour Street, Bishop Auckland.

“Officers attended, removed the grow, and made the property safe. An investigation is now ongoing.”