A LARGE cannabis farm consisting of nearly 600 plants has been uncovered at a former pub building. 

Police have arrested a woman after a warrant was executed on Bold Road, Bold on Tuesday, November 12
 
Officers attended the property on Bold Road following reports of a strong smell of cannabis at the business address location.

The cannabis plants were seized by policeThe cannabis plants were seized by police (Image: Merseyside Police)
 
Police said 596 cannabis plants and equipment were seized by a specialist Cannabis Dismantling Team (CDT), and the property was made safe.

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A 40-year-old woman from Rainhill was arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis and taken to a police station for questioning.

The cannabis farm was uncovered on TuesdayThe cannabis farm was uncovered on Tuesday (Image: Merseyside Police)

She has been conditionally bailed as inquiries continue.

The cannabis farm was uncovered on TuesdayThe cannabis farm was uncovered on Tuesday (Image: Merseyside Police)
 
Matt Brown leads the CDT. He said: "This is a large-scale cannabis farm with the potential to spread harm across St Helens and beyond. Such premises bring the risk of fire, flood and violent crime to those who are unfortunate enough to live or work close by.
 
"Information from those communities who notice suspicious signs can be vital in making such locations safe, so familiarise yourselves with them and come forward when you come across one."

The cannabis plants were seizedThe cannabis plants were seized (Image: Merseyside Police)


 
Signs a 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.

  • 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.