Police swoop on £1m cannabis farm in Royton
Police in Royton discovered a £1 million cannabis farm following a search warrant executed as part of Operation AVRO. A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation, and the plants will be destroyed. The operation was based on public intelligence and revealed a sophisticated setup with bypassed electricity.
£1 Million Cannabis Farm Discovered in Royton After Public Tip-Off
Police uncovered over £1 million worth of mature cannabis plants during a raid on Higginshaw Lane in Royton on Wednesday, as part of Greater Manchester Police’s Operation AVRO. Officers forced entry into the property after receiving intelligence from members of the public and conducting additional enquiries.
The sophisticated operation featured an illegally bypassed electricity supply, according to investigators who conducted a detailed inspection of the premises. A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation and remains in custody.
“This is a great example of our neighbourhood officers acting on information from the public to keep our communities safe,” said Inspector Stuart Berry of GMP’s Oldham District. “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.”
The cannabis haul will be dismantled, seized and destroyed as the investigation continues. Police encourage residents to report any concerns by calling 101, using the Live Chat function at gmp.police.uk, or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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