Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 15th April 2025 at 08:00hrs
Neighbourhood officers in Rochdale have successfully dismantled a significant cannabis farm, seizing an estimated £350,000 worth of plants.
The discovery was made following an early morning warrant executed at a business premises on Reed Hill at approximately 7:22 am yesterday, Monday, April 14, 2025.
During the raid, officers uncovered a sophisticated operation consisting of 510 cannabis plants.
In addition to the live plants, approximately 7 kilograms of dried herbal cannabis, with an estimated street value of £70,000, were also recovered from the scene.
A 30-year-old man was arrested at the property on suspicion of being concerned in the cultivation of cannabis and abstracting electricity without authority.
He remains in police custody for questioning.
A spokesperson for the Rochdale Town Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team highlighted the scale of the operation, stating:
“This was a sophisticated cannabis farm that would be capable of producing four or five harvests per year.
This would represent a street value of between £1 million and £1.75 million per annum, should police not have discovered the farm.”
The spokesperson further commented on the successful operation, saying:
“We have got an offender in custody in relation to this offence and the plants have been seized with enquiries ongoing.”
Police are emphasizing the crucial role of public information in tackling drug-related crime within the community.
The spokesperson urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, stating: “We treat any information or intelligence provided by the public with utmost seriousness. It is crucial to our investigations, and we will take action on it when necessary.”
Anyone with information or concerns regarding ongoing crime in their local area is encouraged to contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or via the reporting tools available on their website, http://www.gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, individuals can provide information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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