Man arrested and cannabis farm dismantled following enquiries in Tranmere

We have arrested a man and seized more than 350 cannabis plants following enquiries in Tranmere yesterday, Tuesday 27 August.

 
At around 10.15am, officers on patrol in Borough Road noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming from a property. A man was detained and a full search led to 372 plants and equipment being seized.

A 42-year-old man from Liscard was arrested on suspicion of Production of cannabis and possession of cannabis and remains in custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector Andrew Schofield said: "These large cannabis farms pose significant dangers to those who live and work nearby, so it is pleasing to see a risk removed from the community.

 
"We will act on all information to reduce the harm caused by drug supply, so come forward with any suspicions."

A video in which Matt Brown, head of our Matrix Cannabis Dismantling Team explains how you can spot signs of cannabis being grown near where you live can be found here - https://youtu.be/rc59i2dsZHM
 
Some of the signs that cannabis is being grown are:
- Strange smells and sounds
- Frequent and varied visitors to a property, often at unusual times
- Gardening equipment being taken into a property, such as plant pots, fertiliser, fans and industrial lighting
- Windows are sealed and covered or the curtains are permanently closed
- Heat from an adjoining property
- Birds gathering on a roof in cold weather

Individually these activities may seem commonplace, however, together may indicate something more suspicious

Anyone with information on suspected drug production or criminal activity in their community can contact @MerPolCC, call 101 or come forward anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.