Massive Illegal Bitcoin Mine Discovered In UK At Suspected Cannabis Farm

A raid by West Midlands Police uncovered the illicit operation at an industrial estate northwest of Birmingham, Britain's second city.

Drugs police in central England spotted the tell-tale signs of a cannabis farm: visitors at all hours, extensive wiring, ventilation ducts and unusual amounts of heat being generated. #CountyLines | During the week we executed a drugs warrant at a premises on a #Sandwell industrial unit - and uncovered a #cryptocurrency mine.⚡️ The set-up was stealing thousands of pounds worth of electricity from the mains supply.More ➡️ https://t.co/zkhPzOSUVzpic.twitter.com/0fjJdcfMUp But on closer inspection, they exposed another operation reliant on massive power usage: a cryptocurrency mine that was stealing electricity from the national grid. A raid by West Midlands Police uncovered the illicit operation at an industrial estate northwest of Birmingham, Britain's second city.