Cannabis farm found in town centre unit

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Image caption, Cumbria police said they found about 1,000 plants in a commercial unit in Lowther Street (general view)
  • Author, Federica Bedendo
  • Role, 成人快手 News, North East and Cumbria

Two men have been arrested after a cannabis farm was uncovered at a town centre unit.

Cumbria Police said they discovered about 1,000 plants at a commercial premises on Lowther Street in Whitehaven on Tuesday.

The men were arrested on suspicion of growing cannabis and remained in custody, a force spokesman said.

The spokesman said tell-tale signs that a cannabis farm was operating could include a strong smell, constantly covered windows or a permanent buzz of a ventilation unit.

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