Lancashire Police arrest man following discovery of a cannabis farm in Preston

Following community intelligence, Lancashire Police officers attended an address on Balfour Road in Fulwood yesterday. 

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

A 23-year-old man was arrested and is currently in custody being questioned 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 to police by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency, online via our website  or anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111. 

Lancashire Police also encourage members of the public to their Lancashire Talking survey and sign up to In the Know to keep updated with what’s going on in your area.