Man arrested following discovery of cannabis farm in Preston

Police have arrested a man following the discovery of a cannabis farm in Preston. 

Following community intelligence, officers attended an address on Balfour Road in Fulwood on Monday, (15th April 2024). 

Upon entering the property, officers discovered around 200 mature cannabis plants. There was also evidence that the electricity had been bypassed. 

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Cannabis cultivation. 

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

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 by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency, online via our website or anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111. 

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