£126,000 worth of cannabis plants discovered following reports of 'suspicious circumstances' in Accrington
A cannabis farm worth around £126,000 was discovered in Accrington.
Police were called to Spring Street following reports of “suspicious circumstances” on Thursday.
Officers entered the building and discovered around 150 cannabis plants spread across the property, all of which were seized.
The crop, valued at around £840 per plant, would be worth approximately £126,000 when sold on the street.
There was also evidence that the electricity had been bypassed and Electricity North West attended to make the area safe.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “At this time, no arrests have been made and an investigation is underway.”
It came as a cannabis farm worth around £42,000 was also discovered on Plungington Road in Preston.
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It aims to target the individuals and gangs involved in crime, as well as associated issues such as violence and intimidation, large scale drug supply, exploitation, and fraud.
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