POLICE were called to a Ponteland address after receiving information that it was being used as a suspected cannabis farm.

The incident occurred on Friday, December 9 at an address on Street Houses.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Officers attended the address and found a number of items within the property that connected to the supply of the illegal drug.

"The address was made safe and the equipment seized. Enquiries are ongoing."

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