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Speke cannabis farms worth £400,000 shut down

Cannabis farms worth around £400,000 per year have been shut down in Speke.

Police recovered 99 plans after executing drug warrants at two addresses in Damwood Road and East Damwood Road on Friday morning.

The scene was secured and officers remained in attendance for several hours.

Local Policing Inspector Andy Wignall said: “We have seized cannabis plants this morning which would have been bound for sale on the streets of Merseyside and further afield.

“Our officers have shut down two cannabis farms the proceeds of which would have lined the pockets of criminals.

“The results showed what could be achieved when the public share information with the police about drugs in their communities.

“Cannabis farms are often wired very dangerously and they can cause house fires.

“I am confident our communities know where they are, criminals who set up these farms cause considerable misery for hard-working people who just want to earn an honest living.”

Anyone with any information can call police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.