Police raid new Wigan cannabis farm

Police have dismantled a new cannabis farm after a raid on a Wigan block of flats
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Equipment was in the process of being installed at the home in Derby House, Scholes, when neighbourhood officers pounced on the morning of Sunday February 6.

A spokesperson for GMP Wigan West said: "We executed a warrant at an address in Derby House, Scholes this morning following concerns a cannabis cultivation was being set up.

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"Offenders had begun the process of installing venting and lighting, but their plans have now been brought to an end and the set up dismantled.

Police say considerable damage was done to the house - including this hole in the wall for a ventilation pipe. Officers say they are looking into it!Police say considerable damage was done to the house - including this hole in the wall for a ventilation pipe. Officers say they are looking into it!
Police say considerable damage was done to the house - including this hole in the wall for a ventilation pipe. Officers say they are looking into it!

"Considerable damage was caused to the address in the process.

"In regards to a hole in the wall - the Police are looking into it."

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There has been no report of arrests.

The fledgling cannabis farm after the Sunday morning raidThe fledgling cannabis farm after the Sunday morning raid
The fledgling cannabis farm after the Sunday morning raid

Anyone with details about illegal drug activities at Derby House are asked to ring police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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