Police uncovered a cannabis farm at a property on Halliwell Road.

Officers seized 70 plants after the discovery on Wednesday night and said that electricity meter had been bypassed, posing a potential risk to residents living nearby.

Enquiries remain ongoing and police are keen for people to get in touch if they have a crime to report.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police Bolton North said: “Last night (February 20), officers located a cannabis farm at a house on Halliwell Road.

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“A total of 70 cannabis plants were located within the house and have since been seized.

“The electricity meter had also been bypassed, placing other residents at risk.

“Officers are continuing with enquiries to identify those responsible.

Energy theft is a little-known crime and sadly goes unnoticed, often leading to preventable injuries and in severe cases, fatal tragedies.

“You can report energy theft 100 per cent anonymously (orlo.uk/zy4j3).”

It is not the first time police have discovered a cannabis farm.

Last month officers found a cannabis farm inside a garage with the drug in its harvesting stage.

Another cannabis farm was also found in September last year at an industrial unit on Catherine Street East after receiving 'intelligence'. 

To report a crime contact the independent charity, CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their website (orlo.uk/CG8ye).

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