POLICE have pledged a zero tolerance approach to cannabis farms in Cheshire – including Warrington.
Increasing numbers of cannabis growing operations – whether small or whether on an industrial level – are causing 
increasing concern.
Earlier this year, Cheshire Police joined forces with other North West forces to clamp down on cannabis production.
In one month along, Cheshire officers searched 60 premises, disrupting 27 operations and arrested 29 people. More than 1,300 plants were seized.
Chief Inspector Brian Roberts of the Force Intelligence Bureau said: “We will be relentless at continuing to make Cheshire an undesirable location to commit this type of offence and we will continue to take positive action seizing, disrupting and arresting those responsible.
“Our staff will tackle this issue using traditional searching of premises methods and arresting anybody linked to the offence. Additionally we will look to use any other appropriate powers such as the seizure of cash and assets of those making a business from the production and supply of drugs.”
Police say cannabis is now stronger than ever and it is important that people are aware of the long term effects the strength and potency can have on an individual’s health.
Assistant Chief Constable Ruth Purdie added: “The perception of cannabis needs to change and the danger to young people’s health needs to be understood.
“Additionally, people should be aware that those who buy cannabis are funding organised crime groups associated 
with the supply of class A drugs, firearms and other criminality that impacts on our communities.”
In recent years, police have raided numerous cannabis farms in Warrington, including Bridge Street, Oldham Street, Kildonan Road, Grappenhall, Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Station Road, Penketh, Greymist Avenue, Woolston, Collin Green Lane, Burtonwood and Ashley Close, Grappenhall.
Cheshire Police need more information about small and large scale growing of cannabis in order to continue to disrupt cultivation.
Anybody who has information can contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Pictured: Cannabis farms uncovered by Cheshire Police
Police crackdown on cannabis farms
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