Police make arrest as electricity suppliers SSE find two cannabis farms on east Leeds street

Two cannabis farms have been discovered on a street in east Leeds.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 19th Oct 2020, 06:00 BST
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West Yorkshire Police assisted an investigation led by electricity suppliers SSE on Friday.

SSE's Metering Limited Revenue Protection Unit was joined by officers from the East Leeds Neighborhood Policing Team.

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They executed two warrants and searched properties in Compton View, Harehills.

Two cannabis farms were found on a street in Harehills (Photo: WYP)Two cannabis farms were found on a street in Harehills (Photo: WYP)
Two cannabis farms were found on a street in Harehills (Photo: WYP)

Cannabis farms were found at both properties and one person was arrested.

Enquiries are ongoing.

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