Man arrested after large cannabis farm uncovered at Preston car wash

Approximately 750 cannabis plants were discovered inside a car wash in Broughton.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 4th Oct 2021, 12:49 BST
Updated 4th Oct 2021, 13:13 BST
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Police blocked off the road in Whittingham Lane, outside the Splash 2 car wash, while Task Force officers raided the business on Thursday, September 30.

Officers confirmed a cannabis farm had been discovered, but did not release any further details when approached by the Post on Friday.

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Today (October 4), police said approximately 750 cannabis were uncovered inside the premises.

Police raided the Splash 2 car wash in Whittingham Lane, Broughton on Thursday afternoon (September 30).Police raided the Splash 2 car wash in Whittingham Lane, Broughton on Thursday afternoon (September 30).
Police raided the Splash 2 car wash in Whittingham Lane, Broughton on Thursday afternoon (September 30).

"We executed a warrant and a man aged 22 was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of a class B drug," a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

"He's been released under investigation."

Enquiries are ongoing.

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