Cannabis plants and growing equipment dumped in Sheffield fly-tipping hotspot
The contents of a cannabis farm - including about 70 plants - were left dumped in one of Sheffield’s fly-tipping hotspots.
The equipment was found in a field off Stubbing House Lane and had been there around 10 days, Lib Dem councillor Mike Levery said.
Cllr Levery said: “Stubbing House Lane is between Fox Hill and Oughtibridge Lane, it’s a quiet lane and a fly-tipping hotspot.
"It’s terrible, just terrible. I’ve absolutely no idea who’s behind it but it’s fairly typical – the police activity means they are getting close to some of these cannabis farms. That has just been dumped in a hurry.”
Along with councillor Alan Hooper, Cllr Levery moved the waste to the side of the road on Saturday so it can be collected and disposed of.
He added: “Amey know where the hotspots are but if it’s not roadside it’s not in their contract to pick it up.
"We’re trying to rectify this but it’s a long haul.”
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