A large cannabis farm was found after police raided a Knowsley home.
Merseyside Police officers attended an address in Halewood on Monday afternoon, March 13, as they continue to disrupt organised crime across the region. The address, not currently known at this time, housed a large cannabis farm.
Officers from the Knowsley policing team confirmed this was the fourth cannabis farm found in just seven days in the Knowsley area. Following the warrant on Monday afternoon, two men were arrested and are currently in custody.
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Anyone with information or concerns is being urged to contact police. Images shared on social media shows the cannabis farm made up of what looks like dozens of plants and equipment.
Knowsley policing team wrote on social media: "Knowsley officers executed a Warrant in #Halewood yesterday afternoon, locating the 4th Cannabis Farm in 7 days in Knowsley. Two men arrested and in custody.
"We’re disrupting organised crime across Knowsley. Information about organised drug crime? Tell us.
"You can pass any information via our social media desk Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Twitter or 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook. You can also contact the independent charity Crime stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give.../give-information."
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