New Leeds police officer helps to bust huge £300,000 cannabis farm

A 600 plant cannabis farm has been busted by police in Beeston.
By Joe Cooper
Published 10th Feb 2021, 11:45 BST
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The Leeds South policing team raided the property this morning (Wednesday).

The Inner South Team 3 were given a hand by a new member of the team, PC Stewart, who is in the final stages of his training.

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More than 600 cannabis plants were discovered, valued at more than £300,000.

PC Stewart at Beeston property (photo: West Yorkshire Police).PC Stewart at Beeston property (photo: West Yorkshire Police).
PC Stewart at Beeston property (photo: West Yorkshire Police).

One person was arrested.

The team posted to Facebook: "This morning Inner South Team 3 have welcomed a new member to the team, PC Stewart (Photographed) who is in the final stages of his training, by executing a drugs warrant in the Beeston area.

"On searching the address officers found over 600 cannabis plants valued at over £300,000. One person was arrested and enquiries are ongoing.

"Please continue to talk to us, send us your information and we will act on it and tackle the serious, organised crime in your area.

There were around 600 plants in the property (West Yorkshire Police).There were around 600 plants in the property (West Yorkshire Police).
There were around 600 plants in the property (West Yorkshire Police).
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"If you have any information regarding the cultivation or supply of drugs, please contact your local NPT online, via 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers 0800 555 111."

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