A man has been charged after a cannabis farm was located at a property on Whitehaven Road, Cleator Moor. Vehbi Ademat, 49, of no fixed address was charged with producing a controlled drug of Class B – Cannabis. He appeared at Workington Magistrates this morning (Jan 21) and was remanded to appear at Carlisle Crown Court on 25 February. Officers located 132 plants with a value of £105,560 at the property. Tell-tale signs that could indicate a cannabis farm is in your neighbourhood include: Strong, sickly smells coming from properties Properties where the windows are constantly covered Excessive security around properties, such as CCTV High levels of unusual condensation on windows Lots of visitors – and at unsociable hours Bright lights day and night Constant buzz of ventilation
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