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Joe Thomas

'Sophisticated' £400k-a-year cannabis farm found in property

A "sophisticated" drugs farm that had the potential to produce cannabis worth at least £400,000-a-year was busted by police.

Officers uncovered the operation when they raided a property in Skelmersdale.

Lancashire Police said more than 100 plants were discovered at the site.

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The cannabis farm was found on Fairstead, in the Birch Green area of the town on Saturday.

Lancashire Police shared images of the farm on Facebook, explaining: "Officers from the Neighbourhood Task Force along with your local community beat managers and PCSO's have today executed a misuse of drugs warrant on Fairstead in Skelmersdale.

"Officers discovered a sophisticated cannabis cultivation set up throughout the property.

"The set up had an elaborate electrical wiring system which involved an electricity meter bypass. Over 100 cannabis plants were seized.

"Community intelligence is vital in tackling drugs.

"If you have any information, you can report this online via the Lancashire Police website or report it anonymously to Crimestoppers."

Details can be shared with Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online here.

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