A large cannabis farm has been discovered by police in Bury.
Officers executed a drugs bust in Radcliffe, storming a house in York Street armed with a warrant.
Around 40 plants were uncovered in the raid and the home was found to have been bypassing the electricity system - constituting a 'dangerous fire hazard' on the street.
An occupant was arrested on suspicion of production of Class B drugs and abstracting electricity.
On the Greater Manchester Police Bury South page, officers said: "This morning, officers of the Radcliffe Neighbourhood Team and Special Constabulary conducted a S23 Misuse of Drugs Act Warrant on a property on York Street, Radcliffe.
"Officers found a cannabis farm and approximately 40 branches/plants.
"The property had been bypassing the electricity system. This is a very dangerous fire hazard for the occupant and the neighbouring properties on the street.
"The occupant was immediately arrested on suspicion of production of a Class B drug and abstracting electricity."
Police have encouraged residents who suspect drug production - 'often related to serious and violent crime' - to come forward in the wake of the bust.
"Cannabis production is often related to serious and violent crime and will be taken earnestly by local officers," added officers.
"Officers will always act on information reported to the police regarding drugs, and we would encourage members of the public to report drugs issues in the community.
"Officers in Radcliffe will continue to pursue sources of crime, such as cannabis farms."
