South Yorkshire Police find cannabis plants in back of van stopped for a broken light

Cannabis plants were found in the back of a van pulled over by the police for having a defective light.
By Claire Lewis
Published 1st Dec 2020, 08:52 BST
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Officers stopped a van in Rotherham yesterday after spotting a smashed rear light.

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But before officers could speak to the driver he fled.

Cannabis plants were found in the back of a van stopped by police officers in RotherhamCannabis plants were found in the back of a van stopped by police officers in Rotherham
Cannabis plants were found in the back of a van stopped by police officers in Rotherham

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When officers searched the back of the van they found a number of cannabis plants.

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Investigations are now under way to find the driver.

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Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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