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Manchester Evening News
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Paul Britton

Cannabis farm discovered inside flat following drugs raid

Police in Bolton have discovered and seized a huge cannabis farm.

A large number of plants were found inside a flat in Breightmet.

Police said the electric meter has also been by-passed, creating a fire risk for residents living in the complex.

All the plants were seized and will be destroyed.

Police said enquiries were continuing.

Police at the scene (GMP Bolton North)

There have been no arrests.

Officers from the Bolton North neighbourhood team executed a drugs warrant at the property on Ennderdale Gardens, Breightmet, earlier on Wednesday.

Anyone with information is now being asked to come forward.

In a Facebook post, GMP Bolton said: "Officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team have executed a drugs warrant at an address on Ennerdale Gardens, Breightmet today and discovered a cannabis farm.

No arrests have been made (GMP Bolton North)

"A number of plants were found inside the flat, which have now all been removed and will be destroyed.

"The electric meter had also been bypassed, putting other residents in the flat block at risk of fire.

"We are making further enquires to identify those responsible and take action.

"If you have any information regarding drug supply in your community, please contact us on the non-emergency number, 101 or via our live chat on the website.

"You can also contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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