Moorlands Police have unearthed an estimated 500 cannabis plants inside a former bank building in Cheadle following a report from a member of the public.
Officers made the discovery shortly after 3pm on Thursday 26th September after receiving a report from someone who could smell cannabis near a building on the high street.
Police found between 300 and 500 plants inside, spanning six separate rooms.
A sophisticated electricity bypass was found at the site, which has now been made safe by National Grid.
Inspector Karen Cooke, from the Moorlands local policing team, said: “Reports like this from members of the local community are vital in our continued efforts to tackle organised crime in Staffordshire.
“These grows are often linked to organised crime groups and can present significant fire safety risks to those in the area. They are linked to exploitation of vulnerable people and must be targeted proactively in-order to stop organised criminals from offending on our streets.”
If you’ve got any information that can help the investigation, call 101, quoting incident 138 of 26th September, or use Live Chat on the Staffordshire Police website.
For tips on how you can spot the signs of a cannabis grow in your area, visit the link here: https://orlo.uk/0rEST
