Large scale cannabis farm discovered in Preston

Police are investigating after a large cannabis grow was discovered in Preston.

Following information from the public, officers from the Prosper Partnership and Preston Neighbourhood Policing Teams attended a property on Deepdale Road in the St Matthews area at around 11.30am on Monday.

Once inside, around 500 cannabis plants were found to be growing across multiple rooms in the building, including the cellar. There was also evidence that the electricity had been bypassed and Electricity North West attended to make the area safe.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting the log number 0446 of 13th April 2026.

Operation Warrior is Lancashire Police’s response to tackling serious and organised crime in Lancashire.

It aims to target the individuals and gangs involved in crime, as well as associated issues such as violence and intimidation, large scale drug supply, exploitation, and fraud, all of which can cause serious harm to local communities.

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