Halifax power cuts lead to cannabis factory find
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West Yorkshire Police described the cannabis farm as a five-storey "sophisticated set up" inside the derelict office space
A cannabis farm was discovered at a former insurance office after neighbours reported power cuts.
More than 600 plants with a street value of £800,000 were spread across five floors of the derelict building in Halifax on Friday, police said.
Officers said they were called to Portland Place by Northern PowerGrid after neighbouring properties experienced power outages.
The "sophisticated" set up had been dismantled, said West Yorkshire Police.
The discovery was made after neighbours were plagued by power cuts
Bags and bags of the drug were seized, which is estimated to have a street value of £800,000
Sgt Joshua Allgood said: "We will continue our relentless disruption tactics and keep working hard to take drugs off the streets of Halifax.
"Our enquiries remain ongoing to bring those responsible for this production to justice."
He appealed for anyone with information about the farm or supply of the drugs to contact the force.
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