Preston cannabis farm raided and hundreds of plants seized by police

A cannabis farm has been uncovered in Preston and hundreds of plants seized by police.
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 23rd Mar 2022, 09:00 BST
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Around 300 'well established' plants were seized after a raid on a home in Connaught Road, off Broadgate, yesterday (Tuesday, March 22).

A picture of the cannabis farm was posted by Preston Police on Facebook, with the force saying its Neighbourhood Policing Team acted after a tip-off from the community.

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The plants were bagged and taken away for destruction, whilst the equipment – including high-powered lights and fans – was dismantled and seized.

Nearly 300 cannabis plants were seized from a home in Broadgate, Preston yesterday (Tuesday, March 22)Nearly 300 cannabis plants were seized from a home in Broadgate, Preston yesterday (Tuesday, March 22)
Nearly 300 cannabis plants were seized from a home in Broadgate, Preston yesterday (Tuesday, March 22)

A police spokesman said: “Acting on community intelligence, Preston attended an address on Broadgate and located a cannabis cultivation.

"Almost 300 well established plants were recovered from the address.

"Preston Police thank the community for their assistance in this matter.”

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Lancashire Police did not say whether anyone was found at the address or arrested. The force has been approached for further details.

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