‘Industrial-scale’ cannabis factory discovered in empty property on Bangor High Street

Two men have been arrested after an “industrial-scale” cannabis was discovered at an empty property on Bangor High Street.

Officers executed a drugs warrant at the unused building last night (Sunday 29 January), where a cannabis factory was found to be operating across four floors.

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of producing Class B drugs and are currently in custody whilst investigations continue.

Inspector Kirsty Miller said: “We continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to drugs in our communities and will pursue any information we receive.”

“I would like to recognise rota two officers for their hard work on this investigation along with the dog unit, armed alliance and drone unit. There was a real team effort to ensure last night’s positive outcome.”

An increased police presence will be in place on the High Street today while work is carried out to secure the building and for Scottish Power to isolate the site.

North Wales Police added: “We will continue to respond to information on suspected cannabis farms whenever we receive it.

“If you see, hear or smell any of the tell-tale signs, come forward directly or anonymously and we will assess it and take the appropriate action.

Officers have also pre-empted any social media feedback questioning the harm of using cannabis.

They said: “To the person about to comment: ‘What’s the harm in a bit of weed?’

“Every bag you buy is your personal contribution towards: violent crime, ASB, criminal exploitation and risk of fire and flood.”

They have also advised people to look out for the following signs that cannabis is potentially being grown nearby:

• 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