Three people arrested and cannabis farm discovered following police stop check in Barnton

Officers from Northwich have arrested three people and discovered a cannabis farm in Liverpool following a police stop check in Barnton.

At around 11.30am on Wednesday 5th June, officers from Northwich Local Policing Unit Beat Team stopped a white Vauxhall Vivaro panel van on Runcorn Road which was showing as uninsured.

During a search of the vehicle officers discovered two blocks of cannabis resin and the occupants of the van, two men, aged 38, and 44, were both arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs.

Following the discovery, a section 18 PACE search was undertaken at an address on Weston Avenue in Speke, where officers discovered a cannabis farm in the loft, the electricity to the property had also been bypassed.

A 32-year-old woman was also arrested at the address on suspicion of production of class B drugs.

The two men have since been released on bail until Friday 5th September.

Inspector Paul Heatley, of Northwich Local Policing Unit said:

“This is another fantastic result which has led to the removal of a large quantity of illegal drugs from the streets of Northwich.

“While this investigation is in the early stages, I hope that these arrests provide reassurance for residents in the area and the wider community.

“I want to reassure the public we are doing all we can to crackdown on those who bring misery to our communities, helping to ensure Cheshire remains a hostile environment for those intent on committing crime.

“If you have any concerns about drugs activity in your community, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via 101 or online at: 

www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or at Resident's voice | Cheshire Constabulary