MERSEYSIDE Police has seized 40 cannabis plants across three rooms in Birkenhead.

On Wednesday, March 1 officers attended a house on Newling Street and found cannabis plants and equipment.

Enquiries are ongoing to locate the occupants.

The house was made safe and the Cannabis Dismantling Team (CDT) seized all items.

Matt Brown, who heads CDT, said: "As always with such cannabis farms, a significant risk has been removed from the local community.

Wirral Globe: Cannabis plantsCannabis plants (Image: Merseyside Police)

"Fire, floods and violent crime all result from such set-ups, so it is vital that people are aware of the signs that cannabis is being grown in your area, and highlight any concerns to police as soon as possible.

"People who use cannabis in any quantity might think they are doing no real harm to others, but each and every ounce purchased is contributing towards organised crime across Merseyside, where serious violence and disputes are often the result."

Some of the signs that cannabis is being grown are:

  • Strange smells and sounds
  • Frequent and varied visitors to a property, often at unusual times
  • Gardening equipment being taken into a property, such as plant pots, fertiliser, fans and industrial lighting
  • Windows are sealed and covered or the curtains are permanently closed
  • Heat from an adjoining property
  • Birds gathering on a roof in cold weather

If you have any information in relation to the production, storage or supply of drugs contact @MerpolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.

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