Cannabis farm discovered after police called to disturbance

The cannabis farm in Rockhampton Street

A cannabis farm has been discovered by police after they attended reports of a disturbance and possible burglary.

Police were called to Rockhampton Street in Gorton on Wednesday night (29 December) and uncovered around 100 plants and a machete at the address.

Witnesses have described seeing a number of men dressed in black clothing running from the scene.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

Police are now appealing for information about the incident.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4282 quoting incident 3252 of 29/12/2021.

Information can be reported online or by using the Live Chat function on their website.

If you can't report online, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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