Cannabis Farm with 1,000 Plants Discovered on Lowther Street in Whitehaven; Two Men Arrested and Charged

A cannabis farm containing approximately 1,000 plants has been discovered in a disused bank building located on Lowther Street in Whitehaven. Following the uncovering of the farm, two men have been arrested and subsequently charged in connection with the operation. The facility was identified as a converted commercial premises, highlighting the ongoing issues surrounding illegal cannabis cultivation in urban areas.