Police uncovered a cannabis grow after inspecting an abandoned pub.
Officers executed a warrant at the property, formerly known as The Bendigo, in Thurgarton Avenue, Sneinton, shortly before 10am this morning.
Inside they discovered a cannabis grow consisting of 300-400 plants.
A 43-year-old man tried to run from officers but was quickly detained in the gardens. He was arrested on suspicion of production of drugs and remains in custody.
The plants will be taken away and destroyed, and all growing equipment will be put beyond use.
The warrant was executed by the Reacher and neighbourhood officers based at Byron House, along with Tactic Support Group officers.
Sergeant Lou Ellis, who leads the City Centre Reacher team, said: “The cultivation of cannabis is dangerous not only to the property and people at the address but also to the wider community with the risk of fire.
“Cannabis cultivation and drug dealing are often linked to serious violence, antisocial behaviour and puts some of our most vulnerable communities at risk.
“As we’ve continued to show with our enforcement activity, we are listening to what people are telling us about the issues most of concern to them and we are taking positive action to address those concerns.
“Information from local people is key to our ongoing work so we would urge the public to keep reporting to us because the more information we get, the better intelligence picture we can build and the more robust action we can take.
“We really value information supplied by the public and will always act on it, where appropriate, to make our communities safer.”
Anyone with information about cannabis production or dealing is urged to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
