Homeless cannabis gardener found tending to 250 plants during house raid

A cannabis gardener tried to flee through the front door of a house, as officers tried to break in through a reinforced back door.
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But Feruz Borigi only got about 10 metres from the property on Bowman Street in Wakefield before he was detained, Leeds Crown Court was told.

Officers found 250 plants and a professional set up with lamps, fans and transformers in the cellar, both bedrooms and the loft. The electricity had also been bypassed.

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Prosecutor Ayman Khokhar said it was “clear” people were living in the house, with fresh food in the fridge and keys to allow people to come and go.

The cannabis farm was found at a property on Bowman Street, Wakefield. (pic by Google Maps / National World)