Police found two cannabis farms in raids on addresses in St Helens this week.
On Monday, April 19, officers from St Helens Targeted Team were called to an address in Deerfield Close, where they located around 40 cannabis plants and growing equipment across three rooms.
A 36-year-old man, from Trafford, was arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation following enquires, but has since been released under investigation as enquiries continue.
The following day, Merseyside Police said they seized a cannabis farm of 91 plants along with growing equipment from a separate address.
On Tuesday, April 20, officers executed the warrant at the address in Shaw Street and the property was made safe.
The force today confirmed that an investigation is underway.
St Helens Targeted Inspector, Rob Budden said “no-one should have to put up with having a cannabis farm next door” and the “associated violence and gun crime it often brings.”
In a statement today, he said: “Criminals involved in the setting up of cannabis farms don’t care about the dangers they pose to neighbouring properties or the impact their illicit trade has on decent members of the public.
“The seizure of two cannabis farms in the St Helens area this week has prevented these drugs from reaching our communities, and has thankfully also prevented potential risks to local residents including fire, flooding and serious violence.
“We carry out proactive work each and every day to target criminals involved in the…
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Police found two cannabis farms in raids on addresses in St Helens this week.
On Monday, April 19, officers from St Helens Targeted Team were called to an address in Deerfield Close, where they located around 40 cannabis plants and growing equipment across three rooms.
A 36-year-old man, from Trafford, was arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation following enquires, but has since been released under investigation as enquiries continue.
The following day, Merseyside Police said they seized a cannabis farm of 91 plants along with growing equipment from a separate address.
On Tuesday, April 20, officers executed the warrant at the address in Shaw Street and the property was made safe.
The force today confirmed that an investigation is underway.
St Helens Targeted Inspector, Rob Budden said “no-one should have to put up with having a cannabis farm next door” and the “associated violence and gun crime it often brings.”
In a statement today, he said: “Criminals involved in the setting up of cannabis farms don’t care about the dangers they pose to neighbouring properties or the impact their illicit trade has on decent members of the public.
“The seizure of two cannabis farms in the St Helens area this week has prevented these drugs from reaching our communities, and has thankfully also prevented potential risks to local residents including fire, flooding and serious violence.
“We carry out proactive work each and every day to target criminals involved in the…