A huge cannabis farm was discovered inside a Liverpool house after the front door was left wide open.
At around 2.10pm on Thursday (April 7) it was reported that a front door on Church Road West, Walton, had been left open. Merseyside Police attended and found cannabis plants spread across four rooms and in the loft, as well as two trays of young cannabis plants in a cupboard under the stairs.
The property was cleared by the force's Cannabis Dismantling Team (CDT) and enquiries are ongoing.
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Matt Brown, who leads the CDT, said: “This was a significant hoard of cannabis seized by our officers which will make the local community a safer place, both from the risk of flooding and fire, and from the serious and organised criminals that set the farms up and exploit vulnerable people.
“If you spot any signs that cannabis is being grown near where you live and work please let us know so that we can continue to take action. Any information helps residents and the work we do, so make us aware and we will investigate."
Following the bust, Merseyside Police issued advice on how the public can spot signs of cannabis being grown near where they live. The signs include:
- Strange smells and sounds
- Frequent and varied visitors to a property, often at unusual times
- Gardening equipment being taken into a property, such as plant pots, fertiliser, fans and industrial lighting
- Windows are sealed and covered or the curtains are permanently closed
- Heat from an adjoining property
- Birds gathering on a roof in cold weather
Anyone with information on suspected drug production or criminal activity in their community is urged to contact @MerPolCC, call 101 or come forward anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
