£300k cannabis factory uncovered in Melbourn

£300k cannabis factory uncovered in Melbourn

Dear Resident,

Last week we discovered more than 360 cannabis plants across two floors in an industrial unit in Saxon Way.

The plants, with a street value of more than £300k, along with growing equipment have been seized.

No arrests have been made, and an investigation is ongoing.

Growing and selling cannabis is not only illegal but can also generate funds for gangs to use in other criminal enterprises.

We will continue to disrupt drug dealing networks and stop criminals making money from the illegal drugs trade and we continue to ask for the communities support in doing this.

There are keys signs to spot a property that could be being used as a cannabis factory:

Frequent visitors to a property at unsocial hours throughout the day and night

Blacked out windows or condensation on the windows, even when it is not cold outside

Bright lights in rooms throughout the night

Electricity meters being tampered with/altered and new cabling, sometimes leading to street lighting. High electricity bills can also be an indicator

A powerful, distinctive, sweet, sticky aroma and noise from fans

An excessive amount of plant pots, chemicals, fertilisers and compost.

Anyone with information about a potential cannabis factory or drug dealing should contact us online or call 101

Video of the cannabis factory can be viewed on our YouTube.

Kind Regards,

Sergeant Chris Daniel

South Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Policing Team

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