Significant cannabis grow found in Fleetwood

Wednesday, 8 November 2023 14:23

Cannabis with an estimated street value of £150,000 has been discovered at a property in Fleetwood.

Yesterday evening (Tuesday 7^th November 2023), Fleetwood Neighbourhood Policing Team were proactively patrolling anti-social behaviour hotspots. Officers noticed significant electrical wiring near a group of properties, and a strong smell of cannabis, on Victoria Street.

Upon entering a property, officers found a cannabis grow with over 100 plants inside.

The plants have an estimated value of up to £150,000.

Due to concerns with the electricity, Electricity North West attended the property to make the area safe.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

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