Police's second successful Wigan drug farm raid within days
Again around 250 plants plus growing equipment were seized and again they were from an address in Ashton-in-Makerfield.
Photographs released by GMP Wigan West from the property on Bolton Road show pots crammed closely together in a room whose windows were covered by sheeting and the usual array of hydroponic lighting and heating equipment required to aid the drug's quick growth.
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Hide AdOfficers later announced that a 22-year-old Albanian national, Beslind Haxhias, of no fixed address, had been and charged with production of a controlled drug of class B and remanded into custody.
The execution of a warrant on Wednesday this week follows a near identical seizure at an address in Orchard Street, Ashton, on July 29.
A GMP Wigan West spokesperson said: "Officers have discovered a cannabis farm today on Bolton Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield. 250 plants have been seized. Great work from our Neighbourhood Team!"
Police often rely on tip-offs from the public to identify cannabis farms.
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Hide AdAnd there are several things to look out for if you suspect a building in your neighbourhood might contain one:
l Strong, sickly smells;
l Windows constantly covered with panelling or sheeting;
l Excessive security;
l High levels of condensation on the property's windows even when it’s not winter;
l Frequent and varied visitors to a property;
l Bright lighting coming from premises at all times of the day and night;
l The constant noise of a fan, at all times of the day or night, it could be acting as ventilation for the cannabis grow.
If you have any suspicions about a home or other premises in your neighbourhood contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.