Two men charged after £24m worth of cannabis seized in farm raid

Two men charged after £24m worth of cannabis seized in farm raid

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Two men charged with conspiracy to supply marijuana back police Around £24 million worth of the drug was seized in what is believed to be one of the largest drug seizures ever seen in the UK.

Musa Kala, 35, of Dunbar Drive; BoltonRaheem Latif, 27, of Leverhulme Avenue, Bolton, was remanded in custody at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Greater Manchester Police discovered a large amount of cannabis when they raided a property at Blackrodley Downgate Farm in Bolton on Friday.

Following the operation, Detective Superintendent Joe Harrop said: “Our officers discovered a large-scale, sophisticated illegal operation at the location, which contained a large quantity of illegal drugs.

Greater Manchester Police discovered a large number of items during a raid on Friday

Greater Manchester Police discovered a large number of items during a raid on Friday (Dave Thompson/PA)

“This seizure marks a significant success for our officers – it eliminates a major source of harm, disrupts criminal networks and helps make communities safer.”

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