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Two tonnes of cannabis seized in Blackrod drugs bust
Yesterday (January 9), officers executed a warrant at a property on Leigh Tenement Farm in Blackrod.
There, they discovered an estimated 2,000kg of cannabis – the same weight as a white rhino – with an estimated street value of around £24 million.
Two men, aged 27 and 35, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of drug offences and remain in custody for questioning.
Police said this is believed to be one of the largest single UK seizures of cannabis.
Detective Superintendent Joe Harrop, from GMP’s Serious Crime Division, said: “Our officers uncovered a large-scale and sophisticated illegal operation at the location, housing a significant volume of illegal drugs.
“This seizure marks a major success for our officers – it removes a major source of harm, disrupts criminal networks and helps make neighbourhoods safer.
“Our work demonstrates the ongoing commitment to targeting large-scale drug production and distribution and is key in safeguarding vulnerable people.
“It sends a clear message that this kind of criminal activity will not be tolerated and our officers will work hard to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.”
