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Manchester Evening News
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Sam Yarwood

Police discover cannabis farm following raid in Tameside

A cannabis farm has been discovered by police in Tameside .

Officers raided the premises in Dukinfield at 10am on Sunday morning.

Inside they found around 50 plants, as well as harvested leaves that were hanging from the ceiling to dry.

Inspector Andy Holden said no arrests had been made as of yet, and that enquiries were ongoing.

GMP Tameside North posted on Facebook, urging the owner come forward, joking their plants 'don't seem to be growing too well'.

They said: "Please can the owner of these exotic plants get in contact.

Around 50 plants were discovered by officers (GMP Tameside North)

"They don’t seem to be growing too well.

"Luckily for you, the East neighbourhood team, assisted by colleagues from the Tactical aid unit have collected them ALL up and taken them back to the station for safe keeping.

"Oh, and we've cut your electric and dismantled your equipment. There was a lot of water everywhere.

"Would hate for anyone to have an accident! Can’t wait to hear from you!"

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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