Cannabis farm discovered in Chorley

A cannabis set up has been discovered in Chorley overnight. 

Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Avondale Road at around 1.15am this morning (Friday 26th April, 2024). 

When officers arrived, they found a cannabis grow, with around 150 plants, inside the property. All have been seized. 

There was also evidence that the electricity had been bypassed and electricity North West attended the scene to ensure the area was made safe. 

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.  

Operation Warrior is Lancashire Police’s response to tackling serious and organised crime.  

It aims to target the individuals and gangs involved in crime, as well as associated issues such as violence and intimidation, large scale drug supply, exploitation, and fraud, all of which can cause serious harm to local communities. 

If you have any concerns or information about crime happening in your area, you can report this to us by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency, or anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111. 

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