A MAN has been arrested in connection with drug dealing offences following a raid on a property in Leigh.

On Saturday, October 26, officers from Greater Manchester Police's Westleigh and Hindley neighbourhood team executed a warrant at a property on Leigh Road in Leigh.

The warrant was executed to previous suspicion that offences were being committed, and inside officers discovered an operational cannabis farm with approximately 50 plants.

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A man was arrested following the raidA man was arrested following the raid (Image: GMP)

Following the raid, a male inside the address was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs, the cultivation of cannabis, and abstract electricity.

Police say that cannabis farms pose a significant risk to the safety of local residents due to the fire hazard contained within them.

Officers encourage residents with any information regarding drugs supply to contact the Force on 101, via the online portal, or alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.