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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Ashlie Blakey

Police uncover 100 cannabis plants as they bust two farms in Bolton

Two cannabis farms in Bolton have been uncovered by police officers.

Cops found 40 cannabis plants in a property on Bury Road after they responded to a burglary on January 17, police said. They then raided a house on Bolton Road in Westhoughton the following day and found a further 60 plants inside.

No arrests have been made. Investigations into both suspected cannabis farms are ongoing.

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Chief Inspector Justine Topping said: "These warrants were carried out after intelligence received from the community. We would always encourage people to report to police if they suspect anything suspicious going on.

"Cannabis farms are often part of much wider criminality and can bring misery and violence to our communities."

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