Cops uncover huge cannabis farm with 300 plants during dawn raids in Stockport
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPolice uncovered a huge cannabis farm with more than 300 plants following dawn raids in Stockport today (Friday). Officers made the find after executing a warrant at a property on Avenue Street in Portwood, Stockport, following 'concerns from the local community and gathered intelligence', according to GMP.
The 300-plus cannabis plants found are said to have a street value of £40,000. READ MORE: Shop workers rush to help after boy, 16, struck by police vehicle READ MORE: The top stories across the M.E.N.
The discovery was made during an operation by GMP's Stockport central neighbourhood team whose officers executed a warrant issued by the court under the Misuse of Drugs act.
Pictures from the scene revealed a sophisticated operation, with specialist lighting to encourage growth. After the raid Inspector John Picton said: "Greater Manchester Police won't tolerate the cultivation of cannabis or supply of drugs and will always take decisive action.
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