The Force: Manchester

Greater Manchester Police officers conduct a raid on a property in Rochdale suspected of operating a cannabis factory, targeting a site believed to be a large‑scale production facility. The documentary follows the officers as they carry out searches, secure evidence and demonstrate their investigative procedures.

The programme is a documentary‑style episode that records a police operation in the north of England. It follows officers from Greater Manchester Police as they carry out their duties, offering viewers a behind‑the‑scenes look at law‑enforcement work. The focus is on a single, high‑stakes intervention that takes place in the town of Rochdale. In the centre of the episode, officers execute a raid on a property in Rochdale that is suspected of operating as a cannabis production site. The team moves in under the belief that the premises are being used as a factory for the illegal drug, and the footage captures the preparation, entry and the immediate aftermath of the operation. The raid is presented as a concrete example of the force’s efforts to disrupt drug manufacturing in the area. The documentary follows the broader activities of Greater Manchester Police, situating this particular raid within their ongoing strategy to combat organised crime. By concentrating on one specific incident, the episode illustrates the practical challenges faced by officers on the ground while maintaining a clear, observational tone. The series as a whole aims to document the day‑to‑day realities of policing in the region, and this installment contributes a detailed account of a targeted enforcement action in Rochdale.