Investigation underway after big cannabis farm found in Ribbleton

The cannabis plants were on both floors of the house — A stock image of cannabis from a previous raid in the Preston area

An investigation is underway after a ‘large’ cannabis farm was found in Preston.

Police were called to an industrial unit in Ribbleton at around 12.30pm on Monday (28 April) after concerns were raised over suspicious circumstances and activity.

Officers entered the property and found around 300 cannabis plants, all of which have been seized by police.

There was also evidence that the electricity had been bypassed and Electricity North West attended the make the area safe, police said.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

A spokesperson for police said: “Operation Warrior is Lancashire Police’s response to tackling serious and organised crime in Lancashire, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.

“It aims to target the individuals and gangs involved in crime, as well as associated issues such as violence and intimidation, large scale drug supply, exploitation, and fraud, all of which can cause serious harm to local communities.”

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