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09 Jan 2012
Christmas and New Year
The festive period passed without major incident, in general
crime and disorder were reduced in comparison to past years, which
is very positive. The New Year is now with us and my team will
continue to be proactive in tackling criminal activity and
anti-social behaviour in the area.
Winsford cannabis farm uncovered by
police
Officers from Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Team uncovered
almost 500 cannabis plants growing at a house in
Winsford.
The discovery at a semi detached house in Littler
Lane was made following the execution of a drugs warrant
just before 3pm on Tuesday 3rd January.
Officers forced entry to the property as there was a
strong smell of cannabis emanating from the
address. Once inside they discovered a significant cannabis farm
with almost 500 plants being grown throughout the
house. The plants were seized and the equipment used to
grow them was dismantled by officers and removed for forensic
examinations.
This is a significant find for us and forms part of our
continued commitment to rid our streets of drug use and
distribution. The premises were empty at the time of the search
however my officers have a number of lines of enquiry underway to
establish the ownership and occupancy of the house and to determine
who is responsible for this drugs operation.
I would reiterate the need for members of the public to
report any suspicious activity in their area or to
report any building in which they suspect cannabis is being grown.
I would ask Landlords to be vigilant and check who is renting their
property and to look out for any signs that suggest the property is
being used for cannabis production. This could include windows
being obscured, lighting being on day and night, a strange smell
coming from the property, door locks being changed and reluctance
from tenants to allow Landlords into the property.
Drug use and supply which can have a major impact on our local
communities will continue to be targeted. If anyone has information
about drug related activity in the Winsford area please report it
to us by calling either Cheshire Police on the new non–emergency
number 101 or alternatively Crimestoppers
anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police appeal following burglary on Winsford Industrial
Estate
We are appealing for information after thieves broke
into an industrial unit in Winsford over the Christmas
period and stole containers containing small
amounts of potentially dangerous materials.
Workers at Mitras UK on Road One in Winsford made the discovery
late on the night of 2nd January. Thieves broke
into the compound and stole large aluminium containers; they also
attempted to steal a forklift truck causing damage to it in the
process.
It is believed there is a small amount of a substance called
Dicyclopentadiene in the containers, it is a substance used to make
plastic components and is combustible if ignited.
Our concern is that the thieves may try to trade or sell these
containers for scrap value and would urge scrap dealers in the area
to be vigilant if they are approached by anyone bringing in this
type of item and to contact Police as they could potentially be
dangerous.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police
on 101 quoting incident 758 of 2nd January.
Loan sharks
It has come to my attention that there are Loan Sharks operating
in the Winsford area. Anyone who borrows money from unscrupulous
lenders can quickly find themselves heading for financial ruin with
spiralling debts.
I would encourage residents to pass any
information they may have about Loan Sharks to the
police.
Anything you can tell us may help, names, nick names,
vehicle registrations, times and places where they may
operate, how they operate, evidence of 'fear tactics' or other
intimidation.
If a member of the community feels too frightened to talk to the
police directly they can ring or email Crime Stoppers.
Crimestoppers will not take your name, cannot trace your phone
call, or e mail address; residents can be confident that they can
pass information without fear of anyone knowing who they are
0800 555 111.
Community news
Environmental Impact weeks
Greenfield Park, Glebe Green and Over Estates (GGO)
Environmental Impact Weeks take place in the first three months of
this year. The aim of the impact weeks is to co-ordinate a
partnership approach to address priorities and projects that
feature in the Community Action Plan.
The project will be looking at issues such as cleaning off
graffiti, removal of fly tipping, re seeding grassed areas damaged
by bonfires, the replacement of damaged litter bins and many other
initiatives to improve the environment on the estates.
Regards,
Inspector Dave Snasdell
