Officers from Greater Manchester Police raided a property in Bolton
17:23, 10 Jan 2026Updated 22:31, 10 Jan 2026
Drugs seized by police(Image: GMP)
Detectives seized about £24 million worth of cannabis in what is thought to be one of the biggest ever drugs busts by UK police.
Police raided a property in Blackrod, Bolton, yesterday (January 9) and discovered two tonnes of cannabis. The huge load of the class B drug is said to be worth about £24 million on the streets.
The raid took place at Leigh Tenement Farm, north west of Bolton. Two men, aged 27 and 35, were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences.
They remain in custody for questioning.
Two men have been arrested(Image: GMP)
Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: “On Friday 9 January, officers executed a warrant at a property on Leigh Tenement Farm in Blackrod, Bolton. Within the unit, officers recovered an estimated two tonnes of cannabis with an estimated street value of around £24million.
“Two men, aged 27 and 35 were arrested at the scene on suspicion of drug offences and remain in custody for questioning. This is believed to be one of the largest single UK seizures of cannabis.”
Detective Superintendent Joe Harrop, from GMP’s Serious Crime Division, said: “Our officers uncovered a large-scale and sophisticated illegal operation at the location, housing a significant volume of illegal drugs.
The cannabis said to have a street value of about £24 million(Image: GMP)
“This seizure marks a major success for our officers – it removes a major source of harm, disrupts criminal networks and helps make neighbourhoods safer.
“Our work demonstrates the ongoing commitment to targeting large-scale drug production and distribution and is key in safeguarding vulnerable people.
“It sends a clear message that this kind of criminal activity will not be tolerated and our officers will work hard to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.”