Holywell house raided over suspected cannabis cultivation

A cannabis farm has been uncovered in Holywell after police executed a search warrant at a property with unusually high electricity consumption.

North Flintshire’s Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) said officers obtained a warrant after gathering intelligence and receiving information from the community.

A police drone equipped with thermal imaging was also used in the investigation, capturing heat signatures from the property before the raid.

In a social media post, police referenced concerns over the home’s high energy use, joking:

“NPT have been very concerned about this person’s electricity bills – in the cost of living crisis with no loft insulation?? So we knocked and when no one answered, we broke down the door… because of the energy bills, obviously.”

The post went on to say that the Holywell community had raised concerns, which led to police applying for and being granted a court warrant.

Officers later confirmed that a cannabis farm had been found inside.

The post also included a warning about the risks linked to cannabis farms, stating that they are often controlled by organised crime groups and can involve human trafficking. It ended with a tongue-in-cheek comment:

“Even though we’ll be busy today with this, the first person to comment ‘Liked, Shared, hope I win’ will be first on the list for another warrant.”

Police have previously warned that cannabis farms pose serious risks, including fire hazards due to unsafe electrical modifications and the involvement of organised gangs operating in the area.

The raid in Holywell is part of ongoing efforts by North Wales Police to target drug-related crime in Flintshire.

Officers continue to urge the public to report suspicious activity, such as blacked-out windows, unusual heat coming from properties, or frequent visitors at odd hours.

Residents who suspect illegal activity can contact North Wales Police via 101 or the web live chat http://www.north-wales.police.uk/contact/chat-support.aspx

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111