Warrants expose hidden drug den worth an estimated £100,000 in Bury

Officers from our Radcliffe and Elton and Church Neighbourhood Teams have been joined by Bury’s newest district commander Chief Superintendent Kirsty Oliver to conduct a warrant at an address in Bury yesterday morning (Monday 9 December).

Acting on intelligence gathered from within the community officers visited an address on Mitchell Street where they forced entry and discovered a sophisticated cannabis farm within the property. The set-up was spread across two floors and resulted in around 300 plants being seized overall, with half being at the beginning of their growth-cycle, and 100 which had been harvested. Altogether they had a combined street value of an estimated £100,000.

Additionally, a vehicle was seized when officers spied it suspiciously parked outside which upon further inspection was discovered to be outstanding as stolen and had false plates.

No arrests have been made at this time. Officers believe that the warrant could be linked with West Balkan’s Organized Crime Groups and are investigating additional lines of enquiry.  

Chief Superintendent Kirsty Oliver, Bury’s new district commander, said: “Yesterday’s findings bring an excellent result to the work of our Neighbourhood team who investigated and worked proactively to tackle drug crime and those who profit from criminality.  

“Firstly, I’d like to thank the public. We received information sent in by concerned members of the community who wanted to create a safer environment.

“Communities are essential to preventing and solving crime. I encourage you to continue to report any criminal acts or suspicious behaviour to us and let us know what is happening in your area.”

You can do this direct by calling 101 or through our Live Chat function at gmp.police.uk, or alternatively speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their website.