Police have uncovered uncovered over 650 cannabis plants at a mill in Radcliffe
The find on Milltown Street came after chasing a suspect over the land previously which led to the discovery of 658 plants and six vacuum packed bags ready for distribution into communities.
Inspector Gareth Edwards from the Bury Neighbourhood Team said, “On this occasion the find boiled down to some luck, but working collaboratively with key resources we have at our disposal alongside the Council, Environmental Health, and the fire service through joint agency work we are looking to prevent further offences at the location.
“We are continuing to conduct enquiries to find those responsible with a view to closing the mill until it is deemed safe, as the wider impact this had on the environment in terms of waste is another serious concern.
“Our work to tackle drugs supply is continuing at pace and we only know too well the devastating consequences drugs has within communities of Bury and across Greater Manchester as well as further afield.
“This was a well-planned setup with intelligence showcasing that drugs supply can lead to other serious criminal offences, including modern slavery.”
