Cannabis found drying in loft
Reporter: Richard Hooton
Date published: 11 April 2011
POLICE discovered a large amount of cannabis hidden in the loft of a house in Failsworth.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis and bailed until May 4 pending further inquiries.
After a tip-off, Oldham officers executed a warrant on an address on Lord Lane on Thursday evening, where they found the cannabis in netting, hanging from the roof.
Officers say the drugs were worth £15,000-£20,000.
Anyone with concerns about drug dealing in the Failsworth area can call 0161-856 8995 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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