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.
By Steve Jones
Published 16th May 2021, 12:50 BST
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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.

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"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.”

Councillor Mike Levery helped move the equipment to the roadside so it can be collected.Councillor Mike Levery helped move the equipment to the roadside so it can be collected.
Councillor Mike Levery helped move the equipment to the roadside so it can be collected.

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.”