11/02/2010
Manchester Cannabis Seizure
More than 700 cannabis plants have been recovered in Leigh, Greater Manchester.
A warrant was executed at a flat on Chapel Street in the town in Tuesday afternoon.
Police found a cannabis farm with 708 plants concealed behind walls, as well as equipment used to grow the drugs.
Inquiries to trace the occupants of the flat are underway, a police spokesman said.
Neighbourhood Inspector Ian Kennedy, said: "Every effort had been made to hide these plants but the overwhelming smell proved too strong to conceal.
"This is a major discovery and will be a big blow to those involved in selling the drugs on.
"We have acted on information received from the community and I would urge anyone else who might have information about those involved in the production, sale or supply of drugs to call police."
(PR/BMcC)
A warrant was executed at a flat on Chapel Street in the town in Tuesday afternoon.
Police found a cannabis farm with 708 plants concealed behind walls, as well as equipment used to grow the drugs.
Inquiries to trace the occupants of the flat are underway, a police spokesman said.
Neighbourhood Inspector Ian Kennedy, said: "Every effort had been made to hide these plants but the overwhelming smell proved too strong to conceal.
"This is a major discovery and will be a big blow to those involved in selling the drugs on.
"We have acted on information received from the community and I would urge anyone else who might have information about those involved in the production, sale or supply of drugs to call police."
(PR/BMcC)
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