Two charged following the discovery of a cannabis farm in Whitehaven

Two people have been charged following a warrant at a property in Whitehaven.

Drilon Hasani, 32, and Agron Lushi, 39, were charged with producing a controlled drug of Class B.

Both are to appear at North and West Magistrates today (Aug 7)

Officers from intel, CID, Tactical Support Group and the Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted the warrant yesterday morning (6th August) on Lowther Street and discovered a cannabis farm at the property with approximately 1,000 plants.

The warrant was conducted as part of Operation Lookout which is the force response to tackling commercial cannabis grows.

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