Cannabis farm discovered inside house following drugs raid in Blackpool

A "cannabis cultivation" was discovered by police following a drugs raid at a property in Blackpool.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 30th May 2020, 09:40 BST
Updated 30th May 2020, 09:42 BST
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Police and Blackpool Council executed a drugs warrant at an address on Claremont Road yesterday (May 29) following information provided by the local community.

Officers discovered a large cannabis farm during the raid, with images from the scene showing dozens of plants inside the building.

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Police have not disclosed if any arrests have been made as a result of the raid, but an investigation is ongoing.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "The Blackpool North Neighbourhood team have located a cannabis cultivation at a property on Claremont.

"This was discovered after the authority received some community intel."

If you wish to report criminal activity in your area call Lancashire Police on 101.

Alternatively, contact independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111 or via their website https://crimestoppers-uk.org/