Cannabis grow worth approximately £215,000 uncovered days before Christmas in Darwen drugs raid
A cannabis grow with an estimated street value of more than £215,000 was uncovered in Darwen just days before Christmas.
Police executed a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at a property on Bank Street, Darwen.
Inside, officers discovered 256 cannabis plants, with each plant believed to have a street value of around £840.
Police said internal doors within the property had been barricaded in an apparent attempt to delay entry, but officers were able to gain access.
A 46-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drugs offences and remains in police custody.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “Looks like Santa wasn't out the only one checking addresses this Christmas - unfortunately for some, we arrived without the presents and with handcuffs instead.
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