Police carried out two drug busts over the weekend - and discovered a cannabis farm in one of the properties.

Officers are now urging members of the public to pass on any information they have to police.

Officers from the South Neighbourhood Team executed two magistrates court warrants on Sunday (20th October).

The warrants were issued under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act at two separate addresses in Great Lever.

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A Section 23 order enables officers to search a person or peoples suspected of being in possession of a controlled drug and detain them for the purpose of the search.

A cannabis farm within a number of similar rooms was located at one of the addresses, subsequently dismantled and destroyed.

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A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “This furthers our commitment to tackling the cultivation and sale of drugs in Bolton.

"Anyone who wishes to provide information, as to any such activities is always encouraged to report that to us directly.

"Alternatively if you wish to not provide your details then we would ask you to consider the use of Crimestoppers where you can remain 100 per cent anonymous."

 Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.