Huge cannabis farm discovered at closed down factory in Crewe

By The Editor

10th Jun 2024 | Local News

Cheshire Police have recovered over 2,000 cannabis plants following the discovery of a large cannabis farm, at a disused factory in Crewe.

At around 4pm on Friday 7 June, officers executed a warrant at the former Communisis print works on Frances Street.

After gaining entry to the building, officers discovered that it had been converted into a sophisticated large scale cannabis farm.

No arrests have been made at this time, with enquiries ongoing to identify those responsible. Officers remain in attendance at the scene (Nub News).

No arrests have been made at this time and enquiries remain ongoing to identify those responsible and officers remain in attendance at the scene.

Detective Inspector David Jarvis of Crewe CID Unit said, said: "This is a fantastic result which has enabled us to remove a significant quantity of cannabis from the streets of Crewe and further afield.

"The factory had been converted into a sophisticated cannabis farm, with specialist lighting and ventilation systems to maximise the amount of class B drugs being cultivated.

"In total we believe that the building contained well over 2,000 cannabis plants at various stages of growth, which will all now be destroyed.

"While no arrests have been made at this time, it is clear that a number of people had been living in the premises and as part of our investigation we're keen to hear from any local residents who believe they may have seen anything suspicious.