Six arrested after drugs raid on cannabis farm in Sleaford area

Lincolshire Police officers have arrested five men and one woman after raiding addresses in Sleaford and seizing cannabis plants. EMN-200429-152509001

According to Sleaford police, their officers were supported by Lincolnshire Police Tactical Support Team to execute a warrant on a property yesterday (Tuesday) morning in relation to the gultivation of cannabis.

They said four people were arrested at the scene and two more people have since been arrested and a further property searched in relation to the warrant.

In a statement Lincolnshire Police said five men - aged 22, 31, 31, 33 and 44 - and one 41-year-old woman have been arrested.

They said: “A number of cannabis plants were discovered.

“They remain in custody and will be questioned in due course. Investigations are ongoing.”

During the raid, officer paused at 11am and stood with the nation in two minutes silence for all the NHS and essential workers who have sadly lost their lives to coronavirus.

Officers had previously stopped a vehicle being driven into Sleaford last Tuesday (September 21) after being alerted that it was related to drugs.

The vehicle was searched and the passenger was found in possession of Class A and Class B drugs, according to police.

Following a search of his address he was further arrested for possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

He was released under investigation for forensic testing of the drugs.