As energy theft rises, campaigners warn that more British households struggling with bills may resort to illegal methods. A raid by police and engineers on a disused office block in Wigan, Greater Manchester, revealed a large cannabis farm with thousands of plants, abandoned by its operators after the grid operator cut off their stolen electricity supply. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges suppliers face in combating energy theft, which includes not only marijuana farms but also illegal bitcoin mining operations.
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