Police seize £2m cannabis in Warboys

Cannabis plants worth more than £2m have been seized by police in Warboys.

Police discovered the cannabis factory in Heath Road on Saturday (14 September) morning where around 2,600 plants were seized along with growing equipment across 11 rooms.

Two men aged 30 and 46, of no fixed address, were arrested at the scene and have since been charged with being concerned in the production of cannabis. Both were due to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court today (16 September).

There are key signs to spot a property that could be being used as a cannabis factory:

Frequent visitors to a property at unsocial hours throughout the day and night.

Blacked out windows or condensation on the windows, even when it is not cold outside.

Bright lights in rooms throughout the night.

Electricity meters being tampered with/altered and new cabling, sometimes leading to street lighting. High electricity bills can also be an indicator.

A powerful, distinctive, sweet, sticky aroma and noise from fans.

An excessive amount of plant pots, chemicals, fertilisers and compost.

Anyone with information about a potential cannabis factory or drug dealing can contact police online or call 101.