Cannabis Grow Uncovered By Police In Whitwick After 'Weird Smell' Was Noticed

By Graham Hill 19th Aug 2020

This is what officers found in the property. Photo: North West Leicestershire Police Facebook page
This is what officers found in the property. Photo: North West Leicestershire Police Facebook page

Coalville Police uncovered 130-plant cannabis grow in Whitwick - after following a 'weird smell'.

The raid is the latest in series of similar discoveries in the North West Leicestershire area.

This time, police were alerted to the drugs farm by a member of the public who made their suspicions known concerning the property in Hermitage Road.

No-one was in the house when officers entered and no arrests have been made - police have since issued an appeal for information.

North West Leicestershire Police revealed the find on their Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon.

Their message reads: "Today Officers acted on residents' concerns and investigated a weird smell coming from an address in Whitwick.

"They made entry into the house and found 130 mature cannabis plants! #notothegrow #likedandshared #loadsofweed."

A spokeswoman for Leicestershire Police added: "Following a call from a member of the public officers attended an address earlier today (Wednesday) in Hermitage Road, Whitwick.

"Entry was gained to the premises and following a search around 130 cannabis plants were recovered. No one was present at the address.

"A scene preservation is in place while enquiries into the circumstances of the incident continue.

"Anyone with information can call 101 quoting crime reference number 20*432312."

     

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