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Police uncover cannabis farm in Swindon residential raid
Wiltshire Police have arrested four individuals following the discovery of approximately 150 cannabis plants at a residential property in Liden.
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Police Dismantle Large-Scale Cannabis Grow in Historic Lancashire Church
Lancashire Police have seized over 1,500 cannabis plants from a decommissioned historic church in Nelson, highlighting the ongoing risks of the illicit market.
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Lancashire Police have seized over 1,500 cannabis plants from St Mary's Church in Nelson after discovering a sophisticated grow operation hidden within the building.
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Police uncover cannabis farm in Swindon residential raid
Wiltshire Police have arrested four individuals following the discovery of approximately 150 cannabis plants at a residential property in Liden.
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Police Dismantle Large-Scale Cannabis Grow in Historic Lancashire Church
Lancashire Police have seized over 1,500 cannabis plants from a decommissioned historic church in Nelson, highlighting the ongoing risks of the illicit market.
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Fire at Ravenshead property highlights dangers of unregulated cannabis grows
A fire sparked by illegal electrical connections at a cannabis farm in Ravenshead has prompted fresh warnings over the safety risks posed by illicit cultivation sites.
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