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A man has been charged after a cannabis farm was located at a property on Whitehaven Road, Cleator Moor.
Vehbi Ademat, 49, of no fixed address was charged with producing a controlled drug of Class B – Cannabis.
He appeared at Workington Magistrates this morning (Jan 21) and was remanded to appear at Carlisle Crown Court on 25 February.
Officers located 132 plants with a value of £105,560 at the property.
Tell-tale signs that could indicate a cannabis farm is in your neighbourhood include:
- Strong, sickly smells coming from properties
- Properties where the windows are constantly covered
- Excessive security around properties, such as CCTV
- High levels of unusual condensation on windows
- Lots of visitors – and at unsociable hours
- Bright lights day and night
- Constant buzz of ventilation
Do you have information that can help us?
Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it
You can also phone on 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.