Watch the moment police in Rotherham forced their way into a property containing £120,000 worth of cannabis plants
Police executed a warrant at a property on Cow Rakes Lane in Whiston based on intelligence reported by the local community.
Inside the property, officers discovered four rooms containing sophisticated cannabis set-ups. Across the house, 128 cannabis plants believed to have a value of £1,000 each
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis.
Rotherham Central NPT Inspector John Crapper said: “This warrant is part of Operation Grow which is the ongoing work to tackle cannabis grows in Rotherham.
“This warrant was a result of information shared by you – our local communities. If you think something isn’t right and a property or person is involved in criminal activity, please report it to us.
“These reports help us paint a better intelligence picture which aids our commitment to tackle organised criminality – which is often linked to cannabis cultivations.”
