A 69-year-old woman has been arrested after police uncovered a large cannabis farm and £25,000 in cash at a property in Bolton.
Officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team carried out a search at a property on Stonesteads Way in the Bromley Cross area on Wednesday, November 4. Inside, they found 49 cannabis plants.
Arrest and Bail
The woman was arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis and abstracting electricity, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said. She has since been released on bail as investigations continue.
Police shared pictures of the cannabis farm on social media, as well as an image of a sniffer dog at the scene.
Police Statement
Alongside the photos, a GMP spokesperson said: "#ARREST | A woman has been arrested after a cannabis farm was discovered in Bromley Cross. On Wednesday 4th November 2026, officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team attended a property on Stonesteads Way.
"Following a search of the property, officers discovered a cannabis farm consisting of 49 plants, as well as over £25,000 in cash. A 69-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis and abstracting electricity. She has been released on bail pending further enquiries."
