'Substantial' cannabis farm dismantled by police after Preston drugs raid

An "expensive" and "professional" cannabis farm is being dismantled by police after it was discovered during a drugs raid in Preston.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 2nd Apr 2020, 11:14 BST
Updated 2nd Apr 2020, 11:44 BST
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Police discovered a "substantial" cannabis farm on Chain Caul Way in Preston last night (April 1).

Officers described the set up as "expensive" and "professional", with seven tents being used to grow a large amount of cannabis.

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Pictures from the scene show rows of plants under artificial lights and an extensive ventilation system.

The tents are now being forensically examined before being dismantled and removed by police.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "Last night #Team5IR located a substantial cannabis grow on Chain Caul Way, Preston.

"It was a very expensive/professional setup with seven tents that are now being forensically examined, dismantled and removed/disposed."

Police have not yet disclosed whether any arrests have been made at this time.