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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Thomas Molloy

Police uncover huge cannabis farm in former labour club

Police have discovered a large cannabis farm inside a former labour club in Farnworth.

A vast number of cannabis plants were found at the disused Dixon Green Labour Club, in Mossfield Road, on Monday (May 4).

Officers shared photos of the plants to the GMP Bolton South Facebook page. Growing equipment can also be seen in the photographs.

Police are now appealing for more information about potential cannabis farms in Greater Manchester.

A spokesman said: "Working alongside partnership agencies and the community C Relief neighbourhood team discovered a large cannabis farm on Monday 4th May at a disused banquet hall on Mossfield Road, Farnworth.

Cannabis farm found in the old Dixon Green Labour Club in Farnworth (GMP)

"If you suspect or would like to pass any information regarding a potential cannabis farm please contact 101 or use our online live chat via the Greater Manchester Police website or alternatively if you'd like to remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers."

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