Man and woman arrested as police raid Doncaster cannabis grow

Cannabis grow in Doncaster
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Drugs, an offensive weapon and thousands of pounds worth cash and luxury items were seized from a Doncaster cannabis grow.

A man and woman, 40 and 36, were arrested on suspicion of production of a controlled Class B drug - with the man also arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon - at the property in Warmsworth.

West Yorkshire Police found a cannabis set-up, totalling 88 plants in various stages of growth, along with a police baton, which was found in a car parked outside the property, and empty snappy bags.

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Officers also found a significant amount of money and luxury property in the address, including £40,000 worth of watches, with all these items seized for further analysis.

Sergeant Chris Rogers said: "Cannabis cultivations are often linked to the activities of organised crime groups and wider criminal networks. It's not a victimless drug and the supply of it feeds violence and intimidation on our streets, which in turn creates fear and divide in our communities.

"We will continue shutting down these cannabis factories in order to make our streets and neighbourhoods safer and I would urge anyone with concerns about criminal activity in their area to please report it to us so we can take action."

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