Police reveal images from inside Wigan cannabis farm

Police have revealed images from inside a cannabis farm following a raid at a Wigan home.
By Rachel Howarth
Published 27th Feb 2019, 20:52 BST
Updated 27th Feb 2019, 22:07 BST
Police photos show the scale of the operationPolice photos show the scale of the operation
Police photos show the scale of the operation

Earlier today (Wednesday), police carried out a raid at a property on Wigan Road in Bryn.

Crime scene investigators and a police van were seen parked up outside the flat at around 3.30pm.

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There was a strong smell of cannabis on the street outside and one eye witness said they saw officers leave with what looked like a “big bag of drugs”.

The cannabis was sealed and removed from the propertyThe cannabis was sealed and removed from the property
The cannabis was sealed and removed from the property

Photographs later posted to the GMP Wigan West page later showed evidence bags full of cannabis and crops being grown inside the property.

The incident is not believed to be linked with the surrounding businesses.

Inquiries are ongoing.Read more: Suspected drugs raid at Wigan home