Crewe Police have arrested a 37-year-old man from Crewe after recovering a large quantity of cannabis plants at a house - thanks to reports from the local community.

At around 4pm on Monday (December 12), officers attended a property on Ruskin Road - following reports of suspicious activity.

Upon entering the property officers discovered a large number of cannabis plants have been inside the house.

Crewe Police officers discovered a large number of cannabis plants have been inside the house (Crewe Police).

A 37-year-old man was also arrested at the address, he is currently in custody helping officers with their enquiries.

Sergeant Steve Tandy, of Crewe beat team, said: "I'd like to thank the residents for the information they provided, which has enabled us to remove a significant quantity of cannabis from the streets of Crewe.

"It is clear that this property had been completely converted to produce cannabis on a large scale.

"The electricity had been dangerously bypassed, and a large number of cannabis plants were discovered.

"These set-ups can be dangerous to other residents given the way the electricity is bypassed, and the equipment used within.

Crewe Police have arrested a 37-year-old man from Crewe after recovering a large quantity of cannabis plants at a house on Ruskin Road (Cheshire Constabulary).

"We urge anyone who suspects this activity happening near them to come forward and tell us about it."

Residents are urged to remain vigilant and to continue to report any suspicions of illegal drug-related activity to the police.

Cheshire Police say there are a number signs that could indicate that a property is being used as a cannabis farm.

This includes: a strong and sickly sweet smell, equipment to grow cannabis being taken into a property, (such as lighting and ventilation equipment) and constantly covered or blocked-off windows.

Cheshire Police has urged residents to remain vigilant and to continue to report any suspicions of illegal drug-related activity (Cheshire Constabulary).

Police say cannabis farms often have constantly closed curtains, black-out blinds or foil coverings and people coming and going at all hours - or neighbours you never see.

You can report suspected drug related activity to Cheshire Constabulary online HERE or by calling 101.

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