Men arrested after cannabis farm and imitation firearm found during raid in Leigh
GMP's organised crime team also found £6,000 in cash
Last updated 20th Dec 2023
Three men have been arrested after a cannabis farm, cash and an imitation firearm were found during raids in Leigh.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police carried out early morning raids at two addresses yesterday (Tuesday).
During the find, GMP's specialist organised crime officers discovered £6,000 in cash, as well as the drugs and firearm.
Two men aged 21 and 24 were arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis and possession of an imitation firearm.
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis. They remain in police custody for questioning.
Detective Inspector Pat Wood who leads the districts Challenger team said: “The perception that the cultivation of cannabis is victimless couldn’t be further from the truth.
“Drug trafficking is a major source of revenue for organised crime gangs, and funds other elements of serious crime such as firearms and modern slavery.
“It’s for that reason that warrants and arrests relating to cannabis farms have a disruptive impact on organised criminal activity in the area, and we will continue to pursue these types of offenders and remove them from our streets.
“The intelligence gathered today will enable us to build up a greater picture of the illegal activity happening across Wigan and Leigh and will contribute to future operational activity.”