Bedfordshire Police have raided what locals have called a “substantial cannabis factory” in Bedford.
The raid on Tuesday (1 August) happened on Gladstone Street, Bedford. Police uncovered what they describe as a “sophisticated growth set-up” and have urged people to be wary of bogus road and electrical works which could be linked.
In many cases, the electricity supply to cannabis factories is tampered with, with the pathway having been dug up in order to connect the mains electricity directly into the property via an extension cable.
This can create danger for neighbouring properties, including the risk of fires.
A man in his 30s was charged with the production of Class B drugs and abstracting electricity.
If anyone suspects any illegal activity such as meter tampering or energy theft, they can contact ‘Stay Energy Safe’ on 08000232777 or report anonymously online via stayenergysafe.co.uk.
