A cannabis farm has been seized after police were called to reports of a 'possible burglary'. Officers made the discovery on the first floor and in the loft space of a house in Atherton.
Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) Atherton neighbourhood team seized the plants and growing equipment from the home in Smith Street. Police then searched for weapons in a nearby alley.
A GMP spokesman said: "The Atherton Neighbourhood Team have attended an address on Smith Street, Atherton following a report of a disturbance and possible burglary at an address. Inside the address a cannabis farm was located on the first floor and loft space.
"The cannabis and equipment has been seized for destruction. A weapons sweep was also conducted in the surrounding area."
"If you have any information regarding the incident or cannabis farm please contact GMP on 101 or using live chat on the GMP website, quoting log number 2820-170522. Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or @crimestoppersUK."
