Cannabis farmer charged

A man who was arrested in connection to a cannabis farm in Macclesfield has been charged.

Voktot Isufaj has been charged with one count of production of class B drugs (cannabis).

The charge relates to a cannabis farm which was discovered at the former Halifax bank premises on Chestergate, Macclesfield on Thursday 8 May, following information from local residents.

The 43-year-old appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on Saturday 10 May where he was remanded in custody. 

Isufaj, of no fixed abode, Winsford, is next set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Monday 16 June.
There are a number signs that could indicate that a property is being used as a cannabis farm, including:

• A strong and sickly sweet smell
• Equipment to grow cannabis being taken into a property, such as lighting and ventilation equipment
• Constantly covered or blocked-off windows – cannabis farms often have constantly closed curtains, black-out blinds or foil coverings
• People coming and going at all hours or neighbours you never see
• Strong and constant lighting day and night
• High levels of heat and condensation – cannabis farms often give off heat and the windows stay misted up
• A constant buzz of ventilation – listen out for a whirring sound as the growers try to create an ideal climate for cannabis plants to grow.
• Lots of power cables – offenders often dig underground to lay cables that hook up to things like lamp posts so they do not have to pay for the enormous amounts of electricity they use.

To report a suspected cannabis farm or any other type of drug-related offence, call us 101, give the details via our website or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.