Leyland cannabis farm raided by Lancashire Police near Slater Lane in Moss Side
A cannabis farm in Leyland has been raided by police.
Officers with the South Ribble Neighbourhood team discovered a ‘significant cannabis cultivation’ at an address near Slater Lane in Moss Side yesterday (Wednesday, April 15).
They also found the electricity supply had been bypassed and Electricity North West were called to the address to make the area safe.
Lancashire Police did not say whether anyone had been arrested. The force were approached for further details.
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PCSO James Slater said: “Following an operation by the South Ribble Neighbourhood team, an address in Moss Side was raided today by your local officers.
“The address had a significant cannabis cultivation, with electricity having been bypassed. This not only endangers local residents, but the proceeds of these operations impact the wider community through criminality.
“We will continue to tackle these criminal enterprises and be lead by community concerns.”