Two men have been arrested following a drugs warrant on Bangor Hight Street last night, Sunday 29 January.
Officers executed a drugs warrant at an unused building on Bangor High Street, where a cannabis factory was found to be operating across four floors on an industrial scale.
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of producing Class B drugs and are currently in custody whilst investigations continue.
Inspector Kirsty Miller said: “We continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to drugs in our communities and will pursue any information we receive.”
“I would like to recognise Rota 2 officers for their hard work on this investigation along with the Dog Unit, Armed Alliance and Drone Unit. There was a real team effort to ensure last night’s positive outcome.
In a statement, Police said: “Please be aware that there will be an increased police presence on the High Street in Bangor today whilst works are ongoing to secure the building and for Scottish Power to isolate the site.
“To the person about to comment: ‘What’s the harm in a bit of weed?
“Every bag you buy is your personal contribution towards: Violent crime, ASB, Criminal exploitation, Risk of fire and flood.
Some of the signs that cannabis is being grown are:
👃 Strange smells and sounds
🚪 Frequent and varied visitors to a property, often at unusual times
🛠️ Gardening equipment being taken into a property, such as plant pots, fertiliser, fans and industrial lighting
🪟 Windows are sealed and covered, or the curtains are permanently closed
🔥 Heat from an adjoining property
🐦 Birds gathering on a roof in cold weather
Police added: “We will continue to respond to information on suspected cannabis farms whenever we receive it. If you see, hear or smell any of the tell-tale signs, come forward directly or anonymously and we will assess it and take the appropriate action.
“Report concerns via our website, call 101 or anonymously via CrimeStoppers.”
