Police seize more than 100 cannabis plants in Southsea during England game

POLICE officers discovered more than 100 cannabis plants at a home in Southsea while England were playing against Colombia last night.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Jul 2018, 17:32 BST
Updated 16th Jul 2018, 17:09 BST
More than 100 cannabis plants were seized by police in Southsea during the England v Colombia game. Picture: @PompeyPoliceMore than 100 cannabis plants were seized by police in Southsea during the England v Colombia game. Picture: @PompeyPolice
More than 100 cannabis plants were seized by police in Southsea during the England v Colombia game. Picture: @PompeyPolice

A 25-year-old man from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of producing a controlled class B drug '“ and has since been released from custody.

A spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary said: '˜We conducted a search of an address yesterday on Boulton Road, Southsea, and more than 100 cannabis plants were seized inside.

'˜A 25-year-old man from Portsmouth has been arrested; he was released from custody but remains under investigation.'