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Raid uncovers 'cannabis factory'
Cannabis plant
A large number of plants were uncovered in the raid
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.




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