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Doncaster Warehouse Raided: Millions in Cannabis Seized
5 Aug
Summary
- Nearly 1,800 cannabis plants valued at millions seized.
- Operation disrupted a major drug supply line linked to crime.
- Three individuals were arrested, with one charged.
- Police described the grow as significant and organized crime related.
In a significant law enforcement operation on Monday morning, police raided a warehouse in Braithwaite, Doncaster, uncovering a "huge" cannabis farm.
Officers discovered and seized nearly 1,800 cannabis plants. The lead officer estimated the street value of the seized drugs to be in the millions of pounds, indicating the operation was the work of an organised crime group.
Sgt Emma Townley highlighted the importance of the bust, stating that intercepting the grow prevented drugs from reaching the streets and disrupting a major supply line. She emphasized the link between drug use, violent crime, exploitation, and antisocial behaviour.
Following the raid, a 23-year-old man was arrested and subsequently charged with producing cannabis. He appeared before Barnsley magistrates on Tuesday. Additionally, a 40-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of producing cannabis, were released on bail as investigations continue.
