A man was arrested after a stray dog led police to a cannabis farm. 

Police spotted the dog running around a busy street in Framingham Earl on Tuesday, September 5, and followed the animal out of concern for its safety.

The dog led police into a garden, where they discovered several cannabis plants sitting in plain sight. 

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That evening, 30 plants, nine bags of cannabis and various items of drug paraphernalia were all seized.

A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of producing a controlled Class B drug and possession with intent to supply. 

He was taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for an interview and has been released on bail while enquiries continue.