Cannabis farm found inside Preston property by police after concerns raised by community

A cannabis farm was uncovered by police in Preston after members of the public raised concerns about the property.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 8th Oct 2021, 13:30 GMT
Updated 8th Oct 2021, 13:40 GMT
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Police attended an address in Castleton Road on Thursday, October 7 following a tip-off from members of the local community.

A cannabis farm containing approximately 50 plants was uncovered once officers gained entry to the property.

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Pictures from the scene show the electric meter had been bypassed, posing a potential fire risk.

Officers have confirmed no arrests were made and enquiries are ongoing. (Credit: Lancashire Police)Officers have confirmed no arrests were made and enquiries are ongoing. (Credit: Lancashire Police)
Officers have confirmed no arrests were made and enquiries are ongoing. (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Officers have confirmed no arrests were made and enquiries are ongoing.

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A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "These cannabis grows not only fund organised crime but they also pose a fire risk.

"If a terraced property was to set fire, this could easily spread to neighbouring properties posing significant risk to life.

A cannabis farm was uncovered by police inside a property in Castleton Road, Preston. (Credit: Lancashire Police)A cannabis farm was uncovered by police inside a property in Castleton Road, Preston. (Credit: Lancashire Police)
A cannabis farm was uncovered by police inside a property in Castleton Road, Preston. (Credit: Lancashire Police)
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"If you have suspicions of any property being used in this way, please report it to us via 101."

Anyone with information can also report it online at doitonline.lancashire.police.uk.

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