Two men charged after large-scale cannabis farm found in Aintree

We have charged two men after a large-scale cannabis farm was found in Aintree last week.

On Wednesday 20 August, a warrant was carried out at a warehouse on Ormskirk Road. Two suspects were detained nearby.

A total of 325 mature cannabis farms were found, as well as a large quantity of cannabis flower.

Gazmend Alijaj, 23, of Bedford Road, Luton has now been charged with: Production of cannabis; and Abstract/use without authority electricity. 
Liman Mamaj, 24, of no fixed abode, has now been charged with: Production of cannabis; and Abstract/use without authority electricity.

Both men have been remanded into custody to next appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday 19 September.

If you spot any signs that cannabis is being grown near where you live and work please let us know so that we can continue to take action. Any information helps residents and the work we do, so make us aware and we will investigate.

A video in which Matt Brown, head of our 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.