Cannabis farm found inside Dukinfield house

Police were initially called to reports of a burglary at an address on Chapel Street

More than 100 cannabis plants have been discovered by police inside a house in Dukinfield.

Police were initially called to reports of a burglary at an address on Chapel Street on Wednesday night.

When they arrived at the scene they discovered a cannabis farm.

Officers from Ashton-under-Lyne police station removed more than 100 of the plants from the property.

An investigation has been launched to trace the owner of the plants.

Anyone with further information can contact GMP on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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