Nearly 500 cannabis plants worth '£491k' discovered by police in Blackpool

Over 490 cannabis plants worth an estimated £491k were found inside a property in Blackpool.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 19th Jan 2022, 19:04 BST
Updated 19th Jan 2022, 19:34 BST
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The cannabis factory was found inside an address in Lonsdale Road after police responded to a concern for safety call.

A total of 491 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £491,000 were discovered during a search of the property.

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Officers also found the electricity supply had been bypassed, creating a substantial fire risk.

The cannabis factory was found inside an address in Lonsdale Road (Credit: Lancashire Police)The cannabis factory was found inside an address in Lonsdale Road (Credit: Lancashire Police)
The cannabis factory was found inside an address in Lonsdale Road (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Police officers worked alongside Blackpool Council's Public Protection Team to dismantle the factory today (Wednesday, January 19).

"As part of this, there will be an increased police presence in the area of Lonsdale Road with your local NPT providing reassurance and visibility," a spokesman for Lancashire Police added.

"If you have any questions or concerns then you can register with Lancashire Talking https://orlo.uk/KxDCq or report to Crimestoppers https://orlo.uk/aL9lO anonymously."

No arrests were reported by police.

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