Man arrested after police uncover 150 cannabis plants in raid

A man has been arrested after police uncovered around 150 cannabis plants in a raid in Bolton.

Officers from the local neighbourhood team raided the property in the Tonge Moor area yesterday (Tuesday). They seized the cannabis plants found inside.

A man was arrested in connection with the discovery. In a post on the GMP Bolton North Facebook last night, police said he was awaiting questioning.

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Officers also posted a photo of the cannabis plants, in what appeared to be a ventilated room with fans. The post said: "#WARRANT| Officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team have executed a drugs warrant at an address in Tonge Moor today.

"They have seized approximately 150 plants from the property. A man has been arrested and is awaiting questioning."

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