Police uncover cannabis grow at property in Derbyshire town – with ‘very amateur wiring’ causing major fire risk

By Tom Hardwick
Published 8th Aug 2022, 10:59 BST
Updated 8th Aug 2022, 10:59 BST
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Police uncovered a cannabis grow in a Derbyshire town – and said the dodgy wiring done by criminals caused a serious fire risk for neighbouring homes.

On Sunday, August 7, the Heanor Safer Neighbourhood Team reported that they had discovered a cannabis grow at a property in the town.

Officers found that the electrics in the house had been bypassed with what was described as “very amateur wiring”.

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In a Facebook post, an SNT spokesperson said: “Over the weekend the team joined with other SNT officers to attend and clean out a cannabis grow found in a property in Heanor. It’s not only the drugs we look to stop in these grows – it’s the fire risk to other neighbouring properties.”

The drugs were cleared from the property by SNT officers.The drugs were cleared from the property by SNT officers.
The drugs were cleared from the property by SNT officers.

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Investigations are currently ongoing, and residents are urged to report any suspicious activity using one of the following methods:

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.