Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 14:50hrs
As a result of intelligence and lack of snow during the winter months on the roof a warrant was executed at an address in the town on Wednesday morning say Lancashire Police
More than eighty cannabis plants have been seized following a community intelligence led raid at an address in Blackburn.
Officers from Blackburn with Darwen Taskforce executed a warrant on St James Road. Inside the property, mature plants were discovered, which have now been seized and will be destroyed, say the force.
In a social media update, Blackburn with Darwen Police said:
“Your favourite Task Force team have executed a drugs warrant on St James’ Road in Blackburn this morning.
This was as a result of intelligence received from the community, along with the lack of snow on the roof during the recent cold spell..
Your intelligence proved to be correct as a full cannabis set-up was found with 80 mature plants being seized, which will be destroyed.
Just to save the effort before some of the inevitable comments, I’ve compiled the answers below;
Q – “Are these still available?”
A – Lol no
Q – “Liked and shared, hope I win”
A – Great bants
Q – “They’re only plants, they shouldn’t even be illegal”
A – But they are illegal
Q – “Go and arrest some proper criminals”
A – We will, as soon as we’ve dismantled your illegal cannabis set up
We’ve got more warrants planned for each day of this week, so keep your eyes peeled for more updates!
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