Dramatic moment police use chainsaw to smash into Sheffield home during drugs bust

Video footage captured the moment a police team busted a drug den in Sheffield.
By Claire Lewis
Published 9th Oct 2020, 11:17 BST
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An officer filmed as the team used a chain saw and battering ram to force entry.

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A search of the flat then led to the discovery of 28 cannabis plants.

Police officers used a chainsaw and battering ram to force entry into a drug den in SheffieldPolice officers used a chainsaw and battering ram to force entry into a drug den in Sheffield
Police officers used a chainsaw and battering ram to force entry into a drug den in Sheffield

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The drug bust on City Road was carried out by the Manor and Arbourthorne policing team.

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South Yorkshire Police said: “We will continue to tackle this issue and disrupt criminals involved in drug supply.”

No arrests were made.

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