Leicestershire Police seized almost 8,000 cannabis plants last year in raids on illegal growing operations in the city and county.Research by an insurance company said forces across England and Wales seized 456,911 plants from so-called cannabis factories in 2014.The total in Leicestershire was 7,821.Many were set up in rented homes, with the owners completely unaware of what was going on inside their properties.The firm, Direct Line for Business, has urged landlords to be on the lookout for the...
