POLICE have seized about £15,000 worth of cannabis plants from a property in Tottington this morning.

Officers from the Bury North Neighbourhood Police Team made the discovery this morning after acting on information received about suspicious activity at the address.

After attending the address, they seized about 100 plants, which have now been incinerated.

A post from GMP Bury North published on Facebook said: "This morning the Bury North Neighbourhood Police Team acted on information received about suspicious activity at an address in Tottington.

"We seized approximately 100 cannabis plants which have now been incinerated. That’s an approximate street value of £15,000 going up in smoke.

"As well as helping to improve the quality of life to local residents we have disrupted someone’s criminal income. So if you have any information on crime affecting your area please call us on 0161 856 8181 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

"We look forward to hearing from you!”