Police have seized cannabis worth millions of pounds from a large-scale farm in Manchester city centre.
Officers raided a property on Century Street, just off Deansgate, yesterday.
They uncovered a cannabis farm believed to be worth millions.
The cannabis plants have now been removed and seized, though no arrests have been made.
Police say they are ‘glad to have ruined Christmas’ for the criminals behind the operation.
Officers working as part of Operation Orion, which is a proactive drugs team, followed up on intelligence and attended the commercial property at around 3.30pm on Wednesday December 22.
Chief Inspector Wignall from GMP’s City of Manchester District said: “This is a significant find, and I’m glad that we’re able to ruin Christmas for some criminals by taking this drug off the streets of Manchester.
“Those who operate the control and supply of these drugs have a hugely destructive impact on our communities and only attract further criminality to the area.
“Our investigation and enquiries will remain ongoing into this discovery, and we will continue in our pledge to disrupt this type of criminality.
“This find would not have been possible without the assistance and intelligence provided to us by the public and I would encourage anyone with any concerns or information about the trade of drugs in your area to come forward and speak with police directly or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
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“I would also like to extend my message to those involved in organised crime across Manchester and stress that we will proactively pursue all available lines of enquiry and will take robust action against you, ensuring we leave no stone unturned to bring you to justice.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or 999 if it’s an emergency.
You can also contact GMP via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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