A man has been arrested after police found cannabis plants at an address in Ormskirk.

Police executed a search warrant on Southport Road and found hundreds of cannabis plants.

A man was arrested and is waiting to be interviewed.

Police have now said that organised crime is “not welcome” in West Lancashire.

Police say organised crime ‘not welcome’ after seizing hundreds of cannabis plants

A police spokesperson said: “Successful warrant executed today on Southport Road.

“One male arrested and in the cells awaiting interview by CID.

“Large set up with hundreds of plants seized.

“Organised crime is not welcome in West Lancashire.”