Sophisticated cannabis farm 'worth £150,000' discovered after police 'follow their noses' in Blackburn

Police were informed about a possible cannabis set-up at an address on Bolton Road on Tuesday afternoon (January 9).

Officers "literally followed their noses" and found a sophisticated set-up with dozens of mature cannabis plants after searching the address.

The cannabis farm was worth in the region of £150,000 at street value.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "One professional 'gardener' was arrested at the address and will be dealt with for the relevant offences.

"The plants have all been seized and will be destroyed."

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