Batley drug bust: Cannabis worth at least £10,000 seized and five men arrested following raid

Police carried out a raid at a commercial premises in Batley, uncovering a “large amount” of suspected class B drugs along with scales, cash and packaging for the drugs. The drugs warrant was executed at a property on Eyre Street, off Bradford Road, on Friday (March 3) as part of a drugs supply investigation.

Five men were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences in connection with the raid, and all have been released on bail pending continuing enquiries. Batley and Spen officers were joined by specialist police colleagues for the warrant, and police forced entry to the commercial premises and adjoining buildings. The raid was the latest of a series of operations to tackle cannabis production in the Batley and Spen area.

Inspector David Bates of the Batley and Spen NPT said: “A substantial amount of cannabis has been taken off our streets as a result of this raid which came as a result of a number of enquiries by officers over the previous few weeks. We are continuing to investigate and I want to use this opportunity to thank all those in our communities who approach us with information about criminality and drugs supply.

“Money generated through this kind of activity funds the kinds of organised crime on our streets that no-one wants to see. Anyone who has information which could assist the investigation is asked to contact the Batley and Spen NPT on 101 referencing police crime number 13230123496. Information can also be given online or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."

Enquiries by the Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team remain ongoing.