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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Sophie Halle-Richards

Police discover cannabis farm worth over £200k in raid

Police have discovered a cannabis farm worth around £200,000 following a raid at a property in south Manchester this morning.

Officers from GMP's Neighbourhood Team stormed two addresses in Chorlton - one of which was being used to cultivate cannabis.

The raid on Keppel Road in the suburb led police to the farm, which was being used to grow the class B drug. Pictures from the raid show a number of plants being stored in the property.

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During another search of an address on Bullfinch Walk nearby, officers seized cash, cannabis and suspected class A substances.

In an update on Twitter, the force said: "Warrant on Keppel Road, Chorlton. Cannabis farm was located which contained cannabis plants with a street value of approximately £200k.

"Warrant on Bullfinch Walk, Chorlton, quantity of cash, Cannabis and suspected Class A substances were recovered. Positive results for the NBO team."

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