Police discover Merseyside's largest ever Cannabis farm
Police in St Helens have discovered one of the largest cannabis farms Merseyside has ever seen.
Officers on routine patrol on Islands Brow noticed a smell of cannabis on Sunday evening.
The farm was found in an industrial unit containing 2,885 plants, thought to be worth in the region of £10 million.
Growing equipment was also located and Scottish Power have attended to make the area safe.
Two men, both aged 24, have been arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis and taken to a police station in Merseyside to be questioned.
Ways to spot cannabis is being cultivated include:
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
Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC. You can also call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.