POLICE have thanked the community following the discovery of two large cannabis factories in Swindon.
More than 400 cannabis plants were found in two raids the haul of class-B drugs recovered was worth an estimated street value of £160,000.
And now local officers want to say thanks to those law-abiding citizens who take a stand against criminals.
North Swindon Neighbourhood Policing Team received two tip-offs in the space of a week that residents feared their neighbours were growing the illegal plants.
As a result of information from the public, officers were able to apply for drug warrants and raid two properties in Stratton and Haydon End.
On June 15 police discovered 30 plants in a derelict bungalow in Swindon Road, Stratton, thanks to a tip-off from a local person.
And on June 17, officers discovered around 400 cannabis plants, thought to be worth in the region of £160,000, at a house in White Eagle Road, Haydon End.
Hydroponics equipment valued at hundreds of pounds had been set up to grow the plants at the property, and the offenders had also illegally tapped into the electricity supply.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible as neither property was occupied at the time of the raids.
Barry Reed, acting sergeant for the team, said: “We rely on information we receive from members of the public to stop the cultivation and supply of illegal drugs in Swindon.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the public and to urge them to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police.
“They can be assured that any information we receive will be treated in the strictest of confidence.”
Speaking after a major drugs operation last week, Acting Supt Mike Jones also said the community were an important element in the fight against all drugs.
He said: “We are intelligence driven and we rely on the good work of the public to support us in what we do.
“Without people coming forward and giving information to us directly or through Crimestoppers we would have a greater battle.”
“We are able to use the information and put it into action and I would encourage people to tell us even the smallest detail as it may be part of a much larger puzzle.”
More than 400 cannabis plants were found in two raids the haul of class-B drugs recovered was worth an estimated street value of £160,000.
And now local officers want to say thanks to those law-abiding citizens who take a stand against criminals.
North Swindon Neighbourhood Policing Team received two tip-offs in the space of a week that residents feared their neighbours were growing the illegal plants.
As a result of information from the public, officers were able to apply for drug warrants and raid two properties in Stratton and Haydon End.
On June 15 police discovered 30 plants in a derelict bungalow in Swindon Road, Stratton, thanks to a tip-off from a local person.
And on June 17, officers discovered around 400 cannabis plants, thought to be worth in the region of £160,000, at a house in White Eagle Road, Haydon End.
Hydroponics equipment valued at hundreds of pounds had been set up to grow the plants at the property, and the offenders had also illegally tapped into the electricity supply.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible as neither property was occupied at the time of the raids.
Barry Reed, acting sergeant for the team, said: “We rely on information we receive from members of the public to stop the cultivation and supply of illegal drugs in Swindon.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the public and to urge them to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police.
“They can be assured that any information we receive will be treated in the strictest of confidence.”
Speaking after a major drugs operation last week, Acting Supt Mike Jones also said the community were an important element in the fight against all drugs.
He said: “We are intelligence driven and we rely on the good work of the public to support us in what we do.
“Without people coming forward and giving information to us directly or through Crimestoppers we would have a greater battle.”
“We are able to use the information and put it into action and I would encourage people to tell us even the smallest detail as it may be part of a much larger puzzle.”
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