POLICE arrested two people after they discovered a cannabis farm in Whiston over the weekend.

Around 50 cannabis plants found

Officers attended a property and discovered around 50 cannabis plants in various stages of growth along with growing equipment.

The 53-year-old woman from Whiston and a 42-year-old man from Everton were arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis. They have been bailed pending further enquires. 

Scottish Power attended and made the electrics safe. 

Police said the premises was made safe by their Cannabis Dismantling Team and inquiries are ongoing.

Superintendent for Knowsley, Karl Baldwin said: “Cannabis farms pose a risk for communities in many ways so shutting this one down is making the neighbourhood a safer place to live.

“Criminals involved in organised crime have no thought for anyone other than themselves, and their criminal intent and greed.

“The dangers posed by cannabis farms and extracting electricity illegally in this manner poses a serious dangerous risk of fire and flooding to residents living nearby, especially when criminals tinker with the wiring and overload plugs which can cause a fire.

“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.”

Some signs that cannabis is being grown:

  • 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

People can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form https://orlo.uk/C6TAG