Late-night response leads to discovery
A suspected cannabis farm has been located at a property on Dundas Street in Stockton after police were called to a reported disturbance shortly after midnight on Saturday 18 July. Officers attended the terraced street, off Durham Road, and a subsequent search revealed the illicit set-up. Specialist teams, including crime scene investigators, were seen at the address through Saturday as enquiries continued.
Cleveland Police confirmed that an investigation is under way following the discovery. The incident drew a visible policing presence to the neighbourhood, with vehicles and forensic staff attending the scene during the day.
Police statement and appeal
“Shortly after midnight on Saturday 18 July police were called to Dundas Street in Stockton following reports of a disturbance. Officers attended and following a search of the property a cannabis farm was discovered. Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can call Cleveland Police on 101 quoting reference number 141437. Information can be passed anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
The statement was issued by A/Inspector Chris Williams from Stockton’s neighbourhood policing team. No further details about arrests or the scale of the cultivation have been released at this stage.
What residents need to know
The discovery in a densely populated terraced area raises concerns about criminal activity operating within residential streets and the associated risks to nearby households. While the full circumstances are still being established, police are urging residents who may have seen or heard anything in the early hours of Saturday to come forward.
- Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference 141437.
- Details can be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- Residents are encouraged to report disturbances or suspicious activity promptly to assist ongoing enquiries.
Officers remained at the scene on Saturday to carry out further checks and gather evidence. The presence of crime scene investigators suggests detailed forensic work is under way to support the case.
Location and timeline
Dundas Street sits a short distance from the main Durham Road corridor, a through-route with a mix of residential and commercial properties. Police were first called to the street shortly after midnight on 18 July, with activity continuing into the day as enquiries progressed.
| Key detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Dundas Street, off Durham Road, Stockton |
| Initial call | Shortly after midnight, Saturday 18 July |
| Discovery | Suspected cannabis farm inside property |
| Reference | 141437 (Cleveland Police) |
| Contacts | 101 (police) / 0800 555 111 (Crimestoppers) |
Community impact and next steps
Residents reported a notable police presence on Saturday, with marked vehicles and forensic staff outside the address. The force has not disclosed further information on individuals linked to the property or the quantity of plants, citing the live nature of the investigation.
As the case develops, the focus will be on establishing who was responsible for the suspected cultivation and whether the property is connected to wider activity in the area. Police have emphasised the value of community intelligence in disrupting such operations. Information from the public—however small it may seem—can be crucial in piecing together movements around the address before and after the disturbance.
The force is expected to provide updates as enquiries progress. In the meantime, residents concerned about related activity can use the 101 non-emergency line or report in confidence to Crimestoppers. For emergencies or where a crime is in progress, the advice remains to call 999.
