Police dismantle cannabis farm following public tip-off near Colchester

Summarised from Colchester Gazette's report · Updated 9 Oct, 07:00 · Archive

Police have dismantled a cannabis cultivation near West Bergholt following information received from the public. Officers destroyed the plants and growing equipment. Chief Inspector Michelle Sparks said the operation demonstrates the importance of community intelligence, stating: 'Information from the public led to my officers dismantling a cannabis cultivation near West Bergholt, destroying the plants and growing equipment. This demonstrates the value of community intelligence – your information helps us to deter and detect crime.'

The Colchester Gazette reports that police have stepped up efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour, drug crime and retail theft across Colchester more broadly. Targeted policing activity in Stanway resulted in the arrest and charging of a teenager linked to offences in the area. The force's Business Crime Team has continued proactive operations aimed at identifying suspected stolen goods being offered for sale, saying the work helps protect legitimate businesses and makes it harder for thieves to profit from crime.

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• Public tip-off leads to cannabis farm raid near ColchesterPolice have stepped up efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour, drug crime and retail theft across Colchester.Colchester Gazette · 9 Oct, 05:00

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