Man jumped from Milton cannabis farm's window to escape police
PC Edward Hyde, from Cambridgeshire Police, said: "Thanks to information received from members of the public, this cannabis factory has been shut down and a significant amount of cannabis prevented from making it to the streets. "We encourage members of the public to continue reporting their suspicions to us."The force said suspicions should be raised by frequent visitors to a property at unsocial hours throughout the day and night, blacked-out windows or condensation, bright lights in rooms throughout the night, a powerful and sweet aroma, noise from fans, and an excessive amount of plant pots, chemicals, fertilisers and compost.
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