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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Charlotte Dobson

Police find cannabis farm in Audenshaw pub

Three men have been arrested after police discovered a cannabis farm in a Tameside pub.

Around ten cannabis plants were seized from The Snipe Inn in Audenshaw during police raids Tuesday morning.

Two more farms were uncovered at separate Audenshaw addresses as part of the same operation.

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Thirty-eight plants suspected plants were found at a house on Droylsden Road while the remains of cannabis production was found at a flat on the same street.

A large quantity of cannabis was also found at the flat.

Two men, 51 and 55, have been arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis and are in custody for questioning.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and production of cannabis.

He is also in custody.

Police Sergeant Scott Kerr, of GMP’s Tameside district, said “Today’s operation was aimed at removing illegal drugs form the streets of Tameside and targeting those involved in the cultivation and supply of those drugs.

"Today we have had a significant find at the three premises resulting in the arrest of three individuals."

The Snipe Inn will remain closed pending an 'expedited review application' in relation to its licence by police.

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