A CANNABIS farm was found at a property in Atherton this morning, Friday.

Police carried out a drugs warrant at a site on Bolton Old Road and discovered a collection of cannabis plants before dismantling the set-up.

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A police spokesman added: "Enquiries are ongoing to locate the keen gardener, who was out at the time of our visit."

If you have any information contact police on 101.