Tens of thousands of pounds’ worth of cannabis seized in Castleton

Date published: 14 January 2019


Cannabis plants worth tens of thousands of pounds were seized in Castleton on Friday morning (11 January).

Police executed a drugs warrant at the property, seizing 60 plants with a street value of around £30,000.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “This seizure sends out a strong message that this will not be tolerated, and we will tackle drug activity.”

Anyone with information in relation to drugs, please call 101 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

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