Six men have been arrested for immigration and human trafficking offences
A massive cannabis farm has been uncovered in Cheetham Hill(Image: GMP)
Police have uncovered a huge cannabis farm worth £1.3m in Cheetham Hill.
Officers raided a building on Redbank on Sunday (October 5) as part of an investigation into organised immigration, modern slavery and drug supply, Greater Manchester Police said. They discovered the large-scale cannabis farm inside.
Pictures were today shared on GMP’s social media of the huge number of plants, with a full electricity supply set up inside the building.
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Six men have been arrested in connection with the discovery.
Four of the men – aged 26, 27, 34 and 35 – were arrested on suspicion of cannabis production and immigration offences.
Two men, aged 42 and 50, were arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences. All six suspects remain in custody to be quizzed by detectives.
The cannabis farm was found on Redbank in Cheetham Hill(Image: GMP)
Detective Superintendent Joseph Harrop at GMP said: “We have made six arrests as part of an ongoing investigation into organised immigration crime and modern slavery and prevented a large quantity of drugs from entering our streets.
“Organised immigration crime is connected to violence and exploitation which negatively impacts our communities.
“GMP remains committed to tackling serious and organised crime and will continue to pursue these criminals until we them to justice.
“We take any information submitted by members of the public seriously and act upon it accordingly.
Six men have been arrested(Image: GMP)
“If you are concerned about suspicious activity in your area, contact police on 101 or via the LiveChat function on the GMP website. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
“Reports can be made anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.”