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Cannabis farm found in
Netherton
A cannabis farm with the potential to produce
an estimated annual yield of £1.6m has been discovered in premises in Netherton.
Officers were called at around 11.15am, on Tuesday, 29 September 2015, following
reports of suspicious activity at a disused property on Bridle Way, Netherton.
In total 423 cannabis plants, at various stages of growth, together with growing
equipment, scales and foil bags were discovered. Scottish Power also have
confirmed that the electricity meter for the property had also been tampered
with. A 49 year old man from the Maghull area was arrested on suspicion of
production of a Class B drugs and has been bailed until February 2016.
Detective Inspector Mike Dalton said:- "Cannabis
cultivation by criminal gangs can cause serious harm in our communities.
Criminal groups involved in the cultivation of cannabis are usually involved in
other serious organised crime. The growing of cannabis also brings dangers to
neighbouring properties. Cannabis farms are a serious fire risk. Those who set
up these farms often tamper with the electricity meters to take electricity, and
there will generally be a number of hot lamps hooked to overloaded electricity
sockets and an extensive watering system. In this case, vital information was
provided by the community in relation to suspicious activity on Bridle Way and
we acted on it immediately."
Some of the signs that cannabis is being grown are:-
► Strange smells and sounds.
► Frequent and varied visitors to a property, often at unusual times.
► Gardening equipment being taken into a property, such as plant pots,
fertiliser, fans and industrial lighting.
► Windows are sealed and covered or the curtains are permanently closed.
► Heat from an adjoining property.
► Birds gathering on a roof in cold weather.
► Individually these activities may seem commonplace, however, together may
indicate something more sinister.
Anyone with any information can call Merseyside Police on their
non emergency:- 101 number or call the charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on:-
0800 555 111. |
