A teenager has been arrested after a cannabis farm was found in a house.
Officers from Lancashire Police received "information" from the public, which led to them raiding a home on Southport Road in Ormskirk. Once officers arrived they found a "large number of cannabis plants" inside the property.
Officers confirmed an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis and is currently in custody. A police van remains at the scene as investigations are ongoing.
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A spokesperson said: "Officers executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs act at a property in Southport Road, Ormskirk, at 12.45pm today. A large number of cannabis plants were found. An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis and is currently in custody."
In a letter posted through residents doors on Tuesday, Lancashire Police said: "As a result of information received a warrant has been executed by officers from the local neighbourhood policing team. Lancashire Police will deal with drug related issues in a positive and robust manner to protect our communities and reassure them.
"If you are aware of any further information of illegal drug activity in your area, then please do not hesitate to speak to a member of your local policing team. Alternatively you can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.
“We would like to stress that operations like this are only made possible with the help and support of the community and any information you provide will be dealt with in strictest confidence.”
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