A CANNABIS farm that police say has the potential to make £4 million a year was uncovered in Little Budworth, near Winsford.

The warrant was conducted at an address on Mill Lane, Little Budworth at approximately 9.00am on Wednesday, February 18.

Once inside, officers from Western Rural Neighbourhood Policing Unit discovered a haul of 1750 plants, which officers say could potentially make £4 million a year.

Inspector Keith Curbishley from Western Rural Neighbourhood Policing Unit said: "This is a great result as we believe that these drugs could well have been destined for the streets of Cheshire.

Two people, a woman, 52, and a man, 48, have been arrested in connection to the incident, and are currently being kept in police custody.

The find is the third major haul in Cheshire in just under a week.

Last Friday a massive cannabis factory was discovered by police following an early morning raid at a disused nightclub in Warrington town centre.

Officers said the farm had the potential to make £6 million a year.

A smaller cannabis farm was also discovered in Warrington following a police raid on Monday.

Inspector Curbishley said: "This is the third cannabis farm that Cheshire Police has discovered in the past week, and it shows that we are taking action against illegal drugs.

"We know what negative impact illegal drug use and supply can have on the community and it is an issue we take extremely seriously. Members of the public can rest assured that our efforts in this area will continue.

"Information from members of the public is vital in the fight against drug related crime. Drug use and supply is an issue of concern for the local community and we continue to do all we can to put a stop to this sort of activity.

"Drug related activity is not acceptable and local officers will continue to react swiftly and positively to any information in relation to drug related crime in the area.”

Police have urged the public to report any suspicious activity in their area by contacting Cheshire Police on 101.

Alternatively information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.