Men arrested for drug crimes and immigration offences after cannabis farm raid in disused Sheffield bank

Officers were out in force in the early hours of the morning yesterday (November 24), as they executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

They raided the former Yorkshire Bank on Lound Side, which was being used as the base of a cannabis farm.

Two men, one aged 31 and the other 22, were arrested on drug offences, while around 300 cannabis plants were seized.

The 22-year-old is also suspected of committing immigration offences.

They remain in custody and are expected to appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court today (November 25).

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 7.25am [yesterday], officers carried out a pre-planned policing operation at Lound Side, Sheffield.

“A warrant was executed at an address on Lound Side, and around 300 cannabis plants were discovered in the property.

“A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis

“A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis and immigration offences.

“Both men remain in police custody at this time. Enquiries are ongoing.”

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