Oulton incident: Police uncover cannabis farm and stolen vehicles during morning raid at Leeds property

Police have seized stolen vehicles and uncovered a cannabis farm during a morning raid at a Leeds property.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 20th Dec 2021, 16:28 BST
Updated 20th Dec 2021, 16:30 BST
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Officers swooped on a building in Wakefield Road, Oulton, at about 10.30am today (Monday).

They found a number of stolen vehicles and a cannabis growing set-up.

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Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently in custody.

Officers swooped on a property in Wakefield Road, Oulton, at about 10.30am today (Photo: Google)Officers swooped on a property in Wakefield Road, Oulton, at about 10.30am today (Photo: Google)
Officers swooped on a property in Wakefield Road, Oulton, at about 10.30am today (Photo: Google)

The property is cordoned off and being guarded by officers as the investigation continues.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "At about 10.30am today, police enquiries led to a number of stolen vehicles being recovered at an address in Wakefield Road, Oulton.

"A cannabis growing set-up was also found.

"Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently in custody.

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"A scene remains in place for searches and enquiries are ongoing."

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