Cryptocurrency ‘mine’ found stealing electricity in Britain

The UK police said it found a huge bank of around 100 computer units as part of what is understood to be a Bitcoin mining operation.

The operation was uncovered at an industrial unit in Sandwell on May 18. Picture: West Midlands Police/PA

A cryptocurrency “mine” which was stealing electricity worth thousands of pounds has been uncovered in Britain

Police said they executed a drugs warrant at an industrial estate in Sandwell, England on May 18 after receiving intelligence that the site was being used as a cannabis farm.