Police uncovered the drugs farm during a raid this morning
A cannabis farm was uncovered in Rochdale this morning as part of a huge police crackdown in the town.
Raids were carried out earlier today (Thursday, March 12) as part of Operation Avro – Greater Manchester Police’s ‘monthly blitz on local crime’. Officers stormed a property on Reed Hill and uncovered the cannabis farm.
Pictures showed a large number of cannabis plants inside the property. A cordon was put in place across the street as police probed the scene for evidence.
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A spokesperson for GMP said: “As part of #OpAVRO, officers executed a warrant at a property in #Rochdale and uncovered a cannabis farm. Illegal cannabis farms are far from harmless.
“They are frequently linked to organised crime, dangerous electrical setups, and the exploitation of vulnerable people. If you suspect one in your area, please report it.”
Officers carried out a number of other ‘targeted raids’ across the town this morning as part of Operation Avro. One arrest was made after suspected class A drugs were found inside a property.
Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker said: “So far this morning it’s been hugely successful, a huge cannabis farm has been found, multiple drugs have been seized. We move on this afternoon to our traffic operation and we look forward to engaging with the communities of Rochdale.”