Arrests follow police raids, large amount of cannabis seized: Skelmersdale
(WN8 - Tuesday, 24 January, 2012)

Over £40,000 worth of cannabis was seized as police raided four addresses in Skelmersdale.

Warrants were executed at properties on Elswick, Abbeywood, Blythewood and Fairstead on Thursday 19 January and Friday 20 January.

At the Fairstead address over 100 cannabis plants - with an estimated street value of £40,000 - were seized.

There was a hydroponic set-up and fertilisers spread out over four rooms at the address which had been converted for growing cannabis.

A large bag of cannabis bush and a large amount of cash was seized at the address on Elswick along with around ten boxes of suspected counterfeit training shoes.

Two people were arrested following the raids.

A 32-year-old woman received a police caution for allowing her premises to be used for the cultivation of cannabis.

A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cannabis.

He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

West Lancashire Sgt Andy Willis said:

"As a result of these warrants we have prevented a large amount of cannabis from making its way onto the streets of West Lancashire.

"We are committed to taking action against the cultivation of cannabis and I would urge anyone who has any information about drugs to tell us so that we can act on it."

Information about drugs can be reported to the police on 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police Force: Lancashire

Address:
Fairstead
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
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