Sighting of wanted man leads to large cannabis grow-op

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An illegal cannabis farm featuring 172 plants was shut down and large bags of suspected weed confiscated this week after a wanted man led U.K. police straight to the illegal grow-op. Inside, the police discovered 172 cannabis plants spread across two rooms of the home. They also found several large bags of suspected cannabis, although the police did not specify the amount or estimated street value. After spotting the man, a containment was placed on a Walton residence at about 3:15 p.m. on Dec. 6. Additionally, cannabis possession carries a top penalty of up to five years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.

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An illegal cannabis farm featuring 172 plants was shut down and large bags of suspected weed confiscated this week after a wanted man led U.K. police straight to the illegal grow-op.

After spotting the man, a containment was placed on a Walton residence at about 3:15 p.m. on Dec. 6. Officers with the Merseyside Police Service later attended the scene and forced entry to the home, notes a police press release.

Inside, the police discovered 172 cannabis plants spread across two rooms...

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