Cannabis worth over £500,000 found in derelict building in Dumfries
The cultivation was discovered on English Street on Tuesday morning
A cannabis farm thought to be potentially worth over half a million pounds has been uncovered in a derelict building in Dumfries.
The cultivation was discovered on English Street at around 11.10am on Tuesday.
Police estimate the plants to have a street value of more than £500,000, and are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Inspector Graeme Robertson of Dumfries and Galloway CID said: “Our investigation into this discovery is ongoing. I would ask anyone with any information that could assist with our enquiries to contact us as soon as possible.
“We remain committed to disrupting the illicit supply of drugs in our communities, and we will use every tool and resource at our disposal to remove these illegal and harmful substances from our streets.
“Information from the public is vital, and I would like to remind everyone to be alert of any suspicious activity ongoing in your neighbourhoods.”
If you have any information or concerns about drug misuse or wider criminality in your area, please get in touch with us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.