Man charged after cannabis grow found

A man has been charged after we found a cannabis grow in Stoke-on-Trent.

Griseld Pano, 19, of Stoke-on-Trent, has been charged with producing a controlled drug of class B (cannabis).

It comes after we were called to an address at about 11.40pm on Monday (15 July), near Werrington Road, Bucknall, after someone reported suspicious activity.

Officers found an active cannabis grow at the scene.

Pano is due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre today (Wednesday 17 July).

If you’re concerned about cannabis cultivation in your area, call 101 or use Live Chat on our website.

For tips on how you can spot the signs of a grow, visit: Cannabis farms | Staffordshire Police