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Feb 2024
Cannabis farm found in Harrogate
A cannabis farm with more than 300 plants has been discovered in Harrogate.
North Yorkshire Police said today it had "dismantled" the farm at a house on Harlow Terrace, which is just off Cold Bath Road, on Wednesday last week (February 21).
The force said in a statement:
Another police image of the plants being grown.
Witnesses or anyone with information about suspicious activity in the area are urged to call 101, select option 4, and make a report to the force control room. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote reference number 12240030803.
Cannabis farms - signs to look out for
Police issued the following guidance on what to look for:
- Windows covered at all times
- Excessive security measures
- Lots of condensation
- Unusual comings and goings - frequent visitors at unsociable hours. Or resident only visiting address occasionally – once or twice a week
- Plant growing equipment going in and out of properties, such as soil/fertiliser and plant waste
- Lot of cables and wiring
- Bright lights day and night
- Buzz of fans
- A pungent smell
- Vulnerable adults – sometimes vulnerable and trafficked people are forced to tend to cannabis farms
- Snowless roof when everyone else’s is covered – cannabis farms create a lot of heat
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