Man charged over cannabis factory found in detached Corby home

Kate Cronin
By Kate Cronin
Published 8th Sep 2023, 11:49 BST
Updated 8th Sep 2023, 11:50 BST
The home in Knights Close, Corby, where a man was arrested following the discovery of a cannabis factory. Image: National World.The home in Knights Close, Corby, where a man was arrested following the discovery of a cannabis factory. Image: National World.
The home in Knights Close, Corby, where a man was arrested following the discovery of a cannabis factory. Image: National World.
He’s being held in custody

A man has appeared in court following the discovery of a cannabis farm at a home in a quiet area of Corby.

Officers announced last week that they had found the factory in a detached house in Knights Close following the execution of a warrant under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.

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They uncovered 140 cannabis plants during the raid on Thursday, August 31, along with equipment associated with the production of the Class B drug.

Police have now confirmed that a 40-year-old man has been remanded in custody

Pal Tuci, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with the production of a controlled Class B drug – cannabis – and appeared before Northampton Magistrates’ Court last Friday (September 1). His case was sent to Northampton Crown Court for trial and he will remain in custody until a further hearing next hearing next month. He has not entered a plea.