Huge cannabis farm worth £673,000 discovered after fire

Cannabis plants with an estimated value of £673,000 have been discovered following a fire in Ayr.

Emergency services were called to York Street around 7.35am on Tuesday, July 2, following reports of the fire.

Crews were able to extinguish the blaze and there were no reports of any injuries.

Police confirmed that a “large-scale” cannabis cultivation was discovered within the building with an estimated street value of up to £673,000.

Police are now urging anyone with information regarding the discovery to come forward.

Constable Phoebe Pritchard, Ayrshire proactive crime team, said: “Thankfully no one was injured during this incident but we need more information to establish the full circumstances of what happened.

“This is a significant cannabis cultivation within a busy area of Ayr and I’m appealing to the public for information.

“Do you live or work in the area and have seen activity at the premises? Do you have CCTV or dashcam footage of the area which may be of significance?

“I’d ask anyone with information to please report it to us via 101 quoting reference 0514 of July 2. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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