Cannabis factories linked to violence in Sheffield

Police officers dismantling a cannabis factory in Tinsley

The claim came following the discovery of a drug den in Tinsley, in which cannabis plants worth Â£250,000 were found growing in a terraced property.

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A terraced house in Tinsley was converted into a cannabis factory

Earlier today, a police warning was issued around the dangers of tampering with electrics to bypass meters following the discovery of the cannabis factory.

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A spokesman for the Sheffield South East neighbourhood policing team said: "Approximately Â£250,000 of cannabis that won't be making its way onto the streets was seized in Tinsley yesterday by the Darnall team and Manor team working together.

Cannabis plants worth 250,000 were found in a drug den in Tinsley

"Enquiries are continuing into those responsible.

"Set-ups like this are a major fire hazard and linked to the organised crime that causes so much violence in our city."

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.