Inside the huge cannabis farm 'worth £100,000' seized by cops

Bury's new top cop was surrounded by cannabis plants as officers seized a huge farm worth an estimated £100,000. Around 300 plants were seized from a property on Mitchell Street, in Elton, on Monday (December 9).

Greater Manchester Police says officers had been tipped off about the property by members of the community. They forced entry into the building, through metal shutters, where they discovered a 'sophisticated cannabis farm'.

A force spokesman said: "The set-up was spread across two floors and resulted in around 300 plants being seized overall, with half being at the beginning of their growth-cycle, and 100 which had been harvested. Altogether they had a combined street value of an estimated £100,000."

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The operation was carried out by officers from GMP's Radcliffe, Elton and Church neighbourhood teams under the watchful eye of Chief Superintendent Kirsty Oliver, Bury's new district commander. She said: "Yesterday’s findings bring an excellent result to the work of our neighbourhood team who investigated and worked proactively to tackle drug crime and those who profit from criminality."

GMP believes the cannabis farm could be linked to Western Balkan organised crime groups. Detectives are investigating additional lines of enquiry, and no arrests have been made so far.

Police also seized a vehicle parked outside which was stolen and carrying false number plates. Following the operation, Chf Supt Oliver said: "Firstly, I’d like to thank the public.

"We received information sent in by concerned members of the community who wanted to create a safer environment. Communities are essential to preventing and solving crime.

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