Police swoop on £1 million cannabis farm as officers make arrest in Oldham
Police in Oldham conducted a raid on a property in Royton, uncovering a £1 million cannabis farm following intelligence from the public. A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation, and the operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crime in the area.
Police Seize £1 Million Cannabis Farm in Royton Raid
Neighbourhood officers stormed a property on Higginshaw Lane in Royton yesterday (8 January 2025) and discovered over £1 million worth of mature cannabis plants as part of Operation AVRO. The raid came after intelligence from members of the public prompted additional enquiries that led to the warrant.
Police forced entry into the building and uncovered a sophisticated cultivation operation, including an illegally bypassed electricity supply. A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation at the scene.
The massive haul of plants will be dismantled, seized and destroyed as detectives continue their investigation into the operation.
Inspector Stuart Berry of GMP’s Oldham District praised the operation: “This is a great example of our neighbourhood officers acting on information from the public to keep our communities safe. We know drugs supply has widespread consequences across Greater Manchester, and in Oldham we are determined to continue our approach of taking the fight back to the criminals on issues that matter the most to our local residents.”
Berry emphasized that police will continue responding to community concerns: “We will continue to listen to concerns and take them on board when prioritising where in your community we need to have visible presence and what we need focus on to make people feel safer.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101, use the Live Chat function at gmp.police.uk, or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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