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Seamus McDonnell

Woman arrested after police discover cannabis farm hidden inside home

Police discovered a cannabis farm after raiding a property in Bolton.

Officers arrested a woman at the home who is now said to be helping them with their enquiries.

A large number of cannabis plants were found inside, with wires and heat lamps in place to keep the farm running.

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Officers from GMP's Bolton South team published a Facebook post yesterday evening (Sunday, January 23) telling the public about the farm, on Longcauseway.

They also included images of the inside of the property and damage to the front door.

A picture showing the inside of the cannabis farm (GMP)

In the post, police said: "Following intelligence gathered by the Neighbourhood Team, a warrant was executed this afternoon at an address on Longcauseway, Kearsley.

"A cannabis farm was discovered, dismantled and destroyed by Kearsley and Farnworth officers and a female arrested at the address is helping with our enquiries."

Damage to the door of the property (GMP)

The farm has since been destroyed.

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