This dramatic footage shows police in Greater Manchester busting through the doors of a cannabis nursery and shutting its illegal operation down.

The discovery was made as part of the newly launched Operation AVRO during a warrant execution in Middleton.

The force-wide initiative will run each month in a different district, with this month’s focus on the City of Manchester Division.

Officials promise real-time updates, including images and videos, as the operation progresses throughout the day.

The new initiative aims to tackle crime and enhance public safety across the city.