East Midlands sees large drop in cannabis farms

There has been a substantial decline in the number of cannabis farms discovered by police across the East Midlands.

In 2012, forces in Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire found 246, compared to 372 in 2011 - a drop of almost 34%.

The BBC obtained the figures under the Freedom of Information Act.

Jeremy Ball reports for East Midlands Today.

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