A man has been arrested after Cumbria Police discovered a cannabis farm in Whitehaven.

The arrest was made in the early hours of this morning, September 19, following entry being gained to a property on King Street.

Investigative activity remains ongoing as police conduct enquiries at the scene.

The 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis and 400 plants were seized by police.

The seizure forms part of Operation Alliance – Cumbria Constabulary’s ongoing response to protect the county against serious and organised crime.

If you have information on illegal drug activity, please contact police by reporting your information online or call 101.

Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.