POLICE have discovered a cannabis farm in Winnington, hidden inside a house which had been ‘completely converted’ to produce the drug on a huge scale.

At around 12.45pm today, Thursday, March 2, officers attended a property on Walker Road, following reports of suspicious activity.

Upon entering the property, Northwich Local Police Unit (LPU) officers discovered a large number of cannabis plants.

A 20-year-old man is currently in custody helping officers with their enquiries. 

Northwich Guardian: Inside the cannabis farmInside the cannabis farm (Image: Cheshire Police)

People are urged to remain vigilant and to continue to report any suspicions of drug-related activity to the police.