Cannabis grow seized in Congleton
It was discovered yesterday
Last updated 19th Jan 2026
A cannabis grow has been shut down in Congleton, by the local beat team following a tip off.
On the morning of Sunday 18 January police attended an address on Davenport Street, after reports of suspicious activity.
Officers discovered a number of plants, believed to be cannabis, and that the electricity had been tampered with.
PC James Rowley said: “Although no one was present at the address, we have disrupted the illegal drug supply by removing the plants for destruction.
“Criminals will use any building they can find, whether empty or for rent, in order to grow cannabis. That’s why we are urging people to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity. It’s also vital landlords carry out regular checks to ensure their properties haven’t been taken advantage of by these unscrupulous opportunists.”
There are a number signs that could indicate that a property is being used as a cannabis farm, including:
A strong and sickly sweet smell
Equipment to grow cannabis being taken into a property, such as lighting and ventilation equipment
Constantly covered or blocked-off windows – cannabis farms often have constantly closed curtains, black-out blinds or foil coverings
People coming and going at all hours or neighbours you never see
Strong and constant lighting day and night
High levels of heat and condensation – cannabis farms often give off heat and the windows stay misted up
A constant buzz of ventilation – listen out for a whirring sound as the growers try to create an ideal climate for cannabis plants to grow.
Lots of power cables – offenders often dig underground to lay cables that hook up to things like lamp posts so they do not have to pay for the enormous amounts of electricity they use.
To report a suspected cannabis farm or any other type of drug-related offence, call 101, give the details via the website or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.