Four men arrested after more than 650 cannabis plants found in Radcliffe
Six rooms discovered filled with plants and growing equipment
Four men have been arrested after more than 650 cannabis plants were discovered inside a house in Radcliffe.
Officers attended an address on Bridgefield Street at around 8am on 14th April 2026 following an investigation into suspected drug supply in the area.
Inside the house, they found six rooms containing cannabis plants at various stages of growth, along with lighting equipment, fans, pipes and other items used for growing drugs.
What was found
In total, 663 cannabis plants were seized during the operation.
Officers also discovered the electricity supply had been illegally bypassed and work is ongoing to make it safe.
Arrests made
Four men, aged between 33 and 55, were arrested on suspicion of producing a Class B drug and abstracting electricity.
They remain in custody for questioning.
Police statement
Chief Inspector Michael Barton said: “This was a great result for the local neighbourhood team, who secured four arrests and seized hundreds of plants.
“Drug dealing is not something that is a victimless crime. The violence between gangs and exploitation of vulnerable people is something that we unfortunately see across Greater Manchester – and is something we are constantly working to tackle.
“If you have any information about criminality within your area, please do get in touch with your local team, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crimestoppers.