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English police hunting cannabis farm instead uncover Bitcoin mine – The New Daily
Officers raid a property near Birmingham suspected of housing a cannabis farm, but find 100 computer units running Bitcoin mining and stealing electricity.
Police in England have uncovered a cryptocurrency mining operation while executing a drugs warrant.
Officers raided a property in Sandwell, near Birmingham, on suspicion that there was a cannabis farm.
“We heard how lots of people were visiting the unit at different times of day, lots of wiring and ventilation ducts were visible,” West Midlands Police said in a statement.
“They are all classic cannabis factory signs.”
A drone also picked up a considerable heat source from above.
However police were…
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