A massive haul of cannabis worth thousands of pounds was seized in a police raid at a mill. Police chiefs said a 'well-planned set-up' was uncovered inside, with a total of 658 plants found in total.
Six vacuum-packed bags filled with cannabis were also recovered, with police saying the drugs were 'ready for distribution into communities'.
Officers in Radcliffe, Bury, swooped to execute a warrant at the mill on Milltown Street in Radcliffe at around 8am on Friday morning.
The raid came after police had previously chased a suspect over the land on an earlier occasion. In a statement, GMP said: "Using the specialist drone unit for a wider view, it enabled them to spot something that was suspicious, which ultimately led to the significant find.
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