Swadlincote Police arrested two men and had them deported back to Albania after a 'large cannabis grow' was uncovered in Gresley Wood Road.

The find happened last week after officers acted on intelligence received.

Now Swadlincote Safer Neighbourhood Team have pointed out a number of warning signs that a cannabis grow could be in operation near you.

The SNT gave more details of last week's find on their Facebook page.

They posted: "The officers spotted a Jaguar leaving the address and followed.

"The vehicle was stopped on the A444, the driver was detained and his vehicle seized.

"When the officers returned to the address with LPU group 5 officers, another male ran from the address and was detained by officers.

"A search of an address was carried out shortly after and a large cannabis grow was discovered.

"The arrested men were taken in police custody as the grow was dismantled.

"The males were interviewed by detectives from out Organised Crime team.

"After the investigation was finalised, both males were handed over to immigration officers and will be deported back to Albania. "

Sgt Tarj Nizzer, of Swadlincote Police, said: "This is an excellent example of team work, criminals do not care where they set up these grow factories endangering local properties by- passing the electric but we do.

"The cannabis grow found at the address was clearly not the first grow as this was a professional set up with evidence of previous grows at the location.

"It is really important that people know the signs that a cannabis grow may be in their area as they pose a serious threat to those living nearby.

"Gangs will bypass electricity meters in order to steal power but in doing so create really serious fires that have been fatal in other parts of the country.

"As part of a team focussing on proactive and preventative work, we will always look at opportunities to act on intelligence and other concerns which may make us suspect someone is involved in crime

"If you think that a cannabis grow may have been set up in your area then you can contact us, in confidence, at any time.

"A large quantity of cannabis has been seized and is now out of circulation, which is really positive for communities.

"Drugs activity can often be linked to wider serious criminality, and that is why we take such issues extremely seriously."

The SNT says these are signs that a cannabis grow may be in your area:

• A powerful distinctive sweet, sickly aroma

• Frequent visitors throughout the day and night

• Blacked out windows

• Chinks of bright light throughout the night

• Birds gathering on the roof, particularly in cold weather

• In winter, snow melting unusually quickly on the roof

• High levels of condensation on windows

• Noise from fans

• Large amounts of rubbish, including compost bags

• Electricity meter being tampered with/altered and new cabling, sometimes leading to street lighting.