Police Smash Massive Cannabis Grow Operation in St Ann’s Raid
Officers swooped on a property in Abbotsford Drive, St Ann’s, and uncovered a whopping 94 cannabis plants. The bust happened at around 9.30am yesterday (Thursday 8 December 2022) during an intelligence-led raid. All plants will now be destroyed.
Community Tips Lead to Big Cannabis Haul
PC Karl Browne from the St Ann’s neighbourhood policing team said the raid was only possible thanks to vital info from local residents.
“This raid and the recovery would not have been possible without information received from our community and should send out a very clear message.”
Cracking Down on Organised Crime Links
PC Browne warned: “The cultivation of cannabis is something we take extremely seriously and will continue to disrupt. This is big business often tied to serious organised crime groups both home and abroad.”
He added that related crimes such as human trafficking and modern slavery frequently go hand-in-hand with these shady grow operations.
Risks to Neighbours and the Community
The officer highlighted the dangers posed to local residents, including fire risks from the huge amounts of combustible materials, chemicals, and dodgy electrical setups found in cannabis farms.
“Put simply, this is an activity that should never be ignored or excused. So if you have reason to suspect a property in your street please contact the police and tell us about it. We will listen, we will investigate and we will look to take this kind of firm action.”
If you spot suspicious activity, don’t stay silent. Help police take down these criminal grow houses for good.
