Man arrested over cannabis farm found in village
More than 200 cannabis plants were found in several rooms in the village property, police say
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A man has been arrested after a large cannabis farm was discovered in a village.
Lancashire Police found more than 200 plants after a drugs warrant was carried out in a building on Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth, Rawtenstall, on Monday.
Detectives said the electricity supply had been bypassed and Electricity North West attended to ensure the area was safe.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the cultivation of cannabis and immigration offences.
Cannabis plants were found in several rooms of the property.
Sgt Paul Marsden said: "The cultivation of cannabis has many hidden dangers, including risk of fire.
"Tampering with the electricity supply to power a cannabis farm can have harmful consequences."
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