POLICE in Luton executed a search warrant at a property in Strathmore Avenue on Thursday, (Feb 9) and found a room full of cannabis plants.
Officers responding to intelligence attended the address during the afternoon and found 40 plants in various stages of growth together with a number of tablets which are thought to be ecstasy and an amount of a substance thought to be cocaine.
A 46 year old man and a 41 year old woman were both arrested at the scene and have been released on police bail pending forensic analysis of the substances found.
Speaking after the find, Police Sergeant Milo Brown, who is based at Luton Police Station, said: “Clues a property may be used for the cultivation of cannabis include permanently drawn curtains or blinds, strong smells and different people visiting. We would never encourage anyone to try to gain access to these places as they can be dangerous. If anyone has any suspicions about a property in their area I would recommend they contact the police immediately so we can take all necessary precautions to protect and keep the public safe.”
If you believe a property in your area is being used to produce illegal drugs then you can contact Bedfordshire Police, in confidence, on 101, or text information to 07786 200011.
Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken and information is not traced or recorded.