Police uncover cannabis farm
Date published: 24 March 2010
Police seized more than 600 cannabis plants following drugs raids in Rochdale.
At 7am on Friday 19 March 2010, officers executed a warrant at a house on Norden Way, Rochdale.
A small quantity of cannabis, a BMW car and some cash was recovered.
Officers also discovered a key to an industrial unit in Bolton.
A search was carried out at the premises later that morning, and 600 cannabis plants were found along with associated growing equipment worth over £30,000.
Benjamin Duckworth born 15/3/1981 of Norden Way, has been charged with production of cannabis.
He appeared at Rochdale Magistrates Court on Monday 22 March 2010 and was remanded in custody.
Do you have a story for us?
Let us know by emailing news@rochdaleonline.co.uk
All contact will be treated in confidence.
Most Viewed News Stories
- 1Man killed in M62 crash after car hits bridge at junction 19
- 2Abandoned shopping centre to be brought back to life as a banqueting hall
- 3GMP detain carjacker minutes after committing burglary in Rochdale
- 4The land has laid dormant for years, now £15m could help see it transformed
- 5How much council tax will go up in the Rochdale borough for each household
To contact the Rochdale Online news desk, email news@rochdaleonline.co.uk or visit our news submission page.
To get the latest news on your desktop or mobile, follow Rochdale Online on Twitter and Facebook.
