A MAN has been charged with alleged drug offences in Renfrew.

Officers arrested the 24-year-old suspect after going to a flat in Renfield Street at around 5.30pm on Sunday following a report from a neighbour about flooding.

Police said they discovered a large tent containing 27 cannabis plants in the property.

A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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