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Cannabis factory discovered in Widnes
11:07am Monday 13th February 2012
POLICE in Widnes discovered a cannabis factory on Friday after complaints from neighbours about the smell.
Officers found 500 plants in various stages of growth in the home on Deacon Road.
Insp Ian Whiley, from Widnes police, said: "We were alerted to the property by members of the community who had noticed a strong smell emanating from it.
"Officers attended and have discovered a large cannabis factory inside.
"The cannabis factory had been set up in every room of the property - it was a sophisticated set up.
"This has been a significant find and fortunately, we have been able to put a stop to this."
No one has yet been arrested in connection with the incident but police say enquiries are continuing.
Meanwhile police have put out an appeal for residents across the town to report anything they believe to be suspicious.
Insp Whiley added: "This could be reporting suspicious activity in your street or passing on information in relation to a property that you suspect is being used to grow cannabis in.
“It could even be reporting a strange smell emanating from a property."
Anyone with any information about drug use or supply in Widnes is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101.
Information can also be passed anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
