Police have uncovered a cannabis farm worth more than £2 million on Ash Road in Droylsden this morning
Police struck at 7am and located the grow, which was housing thousands of plants.
Further detailed inspection found the electricity supply had been bypassed too as part of a sophisticated setup.
Six men and woman aged – between 21 and 44 – have all been arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis. They all remain in custody for questioning.
Chief Inspector Tim Rudd from Tameside District said: “This operation demonstrates our commitment to tackling organised crime and removing harmful drugs from our communities. The scale and sophistication of this cannabis farm highlight the lengths criminals will go to in order to profit from illegal activity.
“Thanks to intelligence-led policing and the use of specialist resources, including drone technology, we’ve successfully disrupted their activities and prevented millions of pounds worth of drugs from reaching our streets.
“We will continue to act on information, work with our partners, and take decisive action to keep Tameside safe and protect the public.”
