Two Massive Cannabis Factories Busted in Aldershot in Just Two Days
Officers from Aldershot Neighbourhood Policing Team struck twice, discovering two huge cannabis farms on back-to-back days this week.
175 Plants Raided in Three-Storey Sandford Road Property
On September 30, police raided a property spanning three floors on Sandford Road, dismantling around 175 cannabis plants. A teenage woman was arrested on suspicion of involvement but has since been released without charge.
125 More Plants Found Next Day in Legge Crescent
The very next day, October 1, cops swooped on another property in Legge Crescent. They found and removed 125 more cannabis plants. No arrests have been made yet, but investigations continue.
Police Warn: Cannabis Farms Linked to Organised Crime and Danger
“We know a lot of people think it’s just a bit of cannabis – but any production is tied to serious crime,” a police spokesperson said.
- Operations like these are often run by violent organised crime gangs.
- Gangs use weapons including firearms and exploit vulnerable people, forcing them into servitude.
- The large electrical setups needed for these grows pose massive fire risks, endangering neighbours and homes.
Police urge residents who spot cannabis cultivation or suspect drug activity to report it. Every tip helps build intel to tackle these dangerous operations and protect communities.
If you have information, call 101 or report online at www.hampshire.police.uk.
