A VIETNAMESE teenager is facing jail after admitting growing cannabis at a house in Worsthorne.

Cuong Nguyen, 18, was remanded in custody at Burnley Crown Court until August 10 for a pre-sentence report after pleading guilty to producing the drug.

The defendant, who has been on remand since his arrest, was warned by Judge Philip Butler: “It’s highly likely if not inevitable you will be sentenced to a term of imprisonment.”

Police said the 250 plants, worth around £57,000, were found at the five-bedroomed detached property, which also housed a “complex” cultivation system.

The home, in Lindsay Park, Worsthorne, was directly behind a police house, used as a base for officers in the village. But the discovery was made following a tip-off from a member of the community.

Officers forced their way into the £300,000 detached house and found young and mature cannabis plants. Officers said they believe the haul was the second crop of drugs grown there in recent weeks.

A complex hydroponics and lighting system was discovered and the windows had been covered by sheets.

Around 100 plants were discovered downstairs in the open-plan lounge area and a further 150 plants were found in bedrooms.

Detectives said there were no signs of the illegal operation from outside the house but residents became suspicious after the curtains were drawn for weeks.

The rented property in the rural village had previously been listed at a monthly cost of £1,150.

Last year 1,000 cannabis plants were found at the Duke of York pub in Colne Road, Burnley.