Police remain at the scene.Police remain at the scene.
Police remain at the scene.

Investigation continues after cannabis factory and machetes discovered in Blackpool hotel

A large cannabis factory and machetes were found inside a Blackpool hotel after police executed a warrant.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 15th Nov 2020, 17:04 GMT
Updated 15th Nov 2020, 20:14 GMT

An investigation continues after a large cannabis factory and machetes were discovered by police at the President Hotel on Friday, November 13.

Anyone with any information that may help police with their enquiries can contact PC Pepper by emailing [email protected].

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Police were informed an "Eastern European gang" had taken over a hotel in Blackpool.

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Police were informed an "Eastern European gang" had taken over a hotel in Blackpool. Photo: David Nelson

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The gang had also reportedly been seen in possession of machetes.

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The gang had also reportedly been seen in possession of machetes. Photo: David Nelson

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Officers obtained and executed an emergency warrant on Friday, November 13.

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Officers obtained and executed an emergency warrant on Friday, November 13. Photo: David Nelson

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A large cannabis factory and machetes were found inside the hotel following the raid.

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A large cannabis factory and machetes were found inside the hotel following the raid. Photo: David Nelson

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Police have confirmed the farm has since been dismantled and disposed of.

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Police have confirmed the farm has since been dismantled and disposed of. Photo: David Nelson

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There is not believed to be any risk to the general public and the investigation is ongoing, according to police.

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There is not believed to be any risk to the general public and the investigation is ongoing, according to police. Photo: David Nelson

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