Broken windows lead to cannabis farm discovery at Ellesmere Port house
Police are now hunting those behind it
A cannabis farm has been shut down by police in Ellesmere Port. Officers were called to a three-storey house on Alexandra Street at 4.12pm on February 24 following reports that windows were being broken at a suspected cannabis farm.
Police entered the property with a drugs dog which indicated that the cannabis was actually located next door. Officers then forced entry to the neighbouring property to find there were cannabis plants on every floor of the house.
The electricity had also been tampered with. Once the property was made safe by electricity engineers the cannabis and growing equipment was seized. Enquiries are ongoing into identifying those responsible.
Detective Chief Inspector Ian Murray said: “Although no one was present at the address, we have disrupted the illegal drug supply by removing the plants for destruction and we are continuing our enquiries into establishing who is responsible for the grow.
“Criminals will use any building they can find, whether empty or for rent, in order to grow cannabis. That’s why we are urging people to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity. It’s also vital landlords carry out regular checks to ensure their properties haven’t been taken advantage of by these unscrupulous opportunists.”
To report a suspected cannabis farm or any other type of drug-related offence, call 101, visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.