Cannabis farm uncovered

Cannabis plants found at a house in Chadderton

A CANNABIS farm containing more than 200 plants was discovered at a house in Willow Grove, Chadderton.

Officers from Oldham operational support unit recovered the plants from a loft bedroom and garden shed on Friday.

A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis. He was released on bail until June 16 pending further inquiries.

Det Sgt Darren Grafton, of Oldham police, said: “With help from the public, cannabis farms like this can be dismantled and offenders prosecuted.”

Anyone with information can ring their local neighbourhood office on 0161-872 5050 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555 111.