'150 cannabis plants' uncovered inside Blackpool house after drugs raid

A cannabis farm was discovered by police during a raid at a home in Blackpool.
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Police executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property in Cheltenham Road yesterday afternoon (Thursday, May 20).

Eyewitnesses said the cannabis farm was reportedly found after the mains electricity into the property was bypassed, resulting in a power cut which affected several houses nearby.

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"150 cannabis plants" were found after police executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property in Cheltenham Road. (Credit: Google)"150 cannabis plants" were found after police executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property in Cheltenham Road. (Credit: Google)
"150 cannabis plants" were found after police executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property in Cheltenham Road. (Credit: Google)
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Around "150 cannabis plants" were found when officers entered the home.

Officers said no arrests have been made as of yet but enquiries are ongoing.

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