Three people have been arrested after a large number of growing cannabis plants were found in a former bank building in Morecambe town centre.
Police found the cannabis set-up in the old Barclays bank on Euston Road in Morecambe after a tip-off from a member of the public.
Around 80 plants were discovered and destroyed. Evidence was also found that the electricity had been bypassed.
Two men, aged 21 and 39, from Preston, were arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis and have since been released under investigation.
A man, 48, from Preston, was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis and has been released on bail.
A police spokesperson said: "The cannabis set up was located in the old Barclays bank on Euston Road in Morecambe.
"This was thanks to some information from a member of the public which we are massively grateful for.
"I would request anyone with any information about anywhere they are concerned there may be a suspected cannabis grow to contact us.
"We rely on intelligence from the local community and businesses.
"Cannabis cultivation set ups are linked to human trafficking, County Lines and serious organised crime groups. Vulnerable people are used and exploited within the set up and maintence of these grows."
Anyone with any information can call police on 101, the confidential Crime Stoppers line on 0800 555 111 or email PC Foster at 8161@lancashire.police.uk
The Barclays branch closed in the five-storey Grade II listed building in 2020.


Praise for Lancaster and Morecambe youngsters who took part in 'tongue movement' project
Clinic where students offer free legal advice to reopen at Lancaster University
Lines reopen after train derailment on Scotland-London line
Police arrest two and seize illegal bike in Morecambe
ITV commissions sixth series of Morecambe crime drama The Bay
E-bike shop moves from Lancaster to new Carnforth showroom
Lancaster workshop to tackle the issue of drink and needle spiking
Morecambe raw feeds shop up for three 'Animal Star' awards
Two new festivals proposed for Morecambe entertainment venue the Platform
Second day of disruption as work continues after train derails in Cumbria
Morecambe lifeboat crew’s swift response rescues swimmer ‘being swept dangerously out to sea’
'Street Meets' announced to answer your questions amid new wheelie bin roll-out
Campaign group welcomes new "life changing" bus service to Morecambe
Lancaster prison worker jailed for drug offences
Major disruption as train derails on West Coast Main Line
Talks begin for events to mark Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday
Lancaster music venue due to shut will now stay open "well into 2026"
Halloween What's On Guide
LISTEN: Launch of new group in Morecambe to help with gambling addiction
LISTEN: New centre for people with disabilities to open in historic Lancaster location
