A large number of plants were uncovered in the raid
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Police have uncovered a cannabis factory in south Manchester.
Officers raided a property in Woodhouse Lane in Benchill, Wythenshawe, after reports of a strong smell of marijuana in the area.
They found more than 300 plants along with a quantity of hydroponic equipment, used to cultivate cannabis.
Greater Manchester Police is one of 17 forces taking part in a nationwide crackdown on the production of the class C drug.
The raid on Monday afternoon was part of the nationwide operation.