Neighbours’ fears over abandoned warehouse
BUILDING HAS BEEN RAIDED TWICE BY POLICE AND CANNABIS SEIZED
PEOPLE living next door to a derelict Nottinghamshire warehouse that was used for a large-scale cannabis operation say the discovery is “scary”.
Around 600 plants with a street value of £500,000 were found at the building in Edwin Street, Daybrook, on Tuesday, February 27.
It is the second time police have raided the warehouse in just over a year after around 1,000 plants were seized in December 2022. There is no suggestion the two cases are linked.
One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said the latest discovery came as a surprise. “In the week leading up to it we noticed a smell whenever we were coming back from work. I thought it could be people smoking going down the street,” he said.
“It’s the second one in six months, which is crazy. You’d think people wouldn’t come here and do it again.
You do question whether it will pop up again.”
The 28-year-old said the warehouse had been derelict since he moved in almost three years ago.
“It’s kind of scary to think that it’s just a few doors down. I pray now it’s happened twice there will be extra measures taken to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
“It’s just a shame, really. It’s a nice area where people get on very well. It’s not the kind of thing you expect to happen a few doors down.”
After the latest raid, Nottinghamshire Police said an alleged electricity bypass was presenting a fire risk for adjoining terraced houses.
Kai Thomas, who also lives in Edwin Street, said: “Police came really quickly. It’s just about how you manage abandoned buildings and who is responsible. But police have been good at responding to things and keeping us updated.”
One mother who lives on the road said: “I’m trying to move out as soon as possible. There used to be a lot of vandalism, break-ins and things like that. I really want to move out at this stage.
“What’s happening here is not safe for children and it’s added more stress to my situation.
“Because it’s an abandoned property and no-one looks after it, people will take advantage of the situation. It’s quite alarming. I’m feeling a bit scared.”
Sasha Wimhurst, who regularly visits the street, added: “I’d never seen anyone at all. My friend lives here and said she hasn’t seen anyone either.”
Two men have been charged with production of cannabis and using electricity without consent in connection with the most recent raid.
They were remanded in custody and are next due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on March 28.