Cannabis farm found in Sheffield house after police respond to concerns for occupants

A cannabis farm was found in a Sheffield house after officers responded to concerns for the safety of the occupants.
By Claire Lewis
Published 15th Dec 2020, 14:38 BST
Updated 15th Dec 2020, 14:39 BST
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South Yorkshire Police said concerns were raised about the welfare of the occupants of a house on Birley Spa Lane, Hackenthorpe, last Friday.

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When officers arrived they found signs of forced entry to the property.

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They also discovered around 100 cannabis plants at various stages of growth.

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Fully mature plants have a value of around £1,000.

No arrests have yet been made.

South Yorkshire Police said: “An investigation is under way following the discovery of a cannabis set-up inside a property on Friday.

“Officers responded to a property in Birley Spa Lane after concerns were raised about the safety of the occupants.

“Prior to police arriving, someone had forced entry to the address.

“A cannabis set-up was found inside made up of 100 plants.”

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Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.

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