Police seize more than 450 cannabis plants in raid on three homes in south Leeds

Police have seized more than 450 cannabis plants during a raid on three homes in south Leeds.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 19th Nov 2020, 11:06 BST
Updated 19th Nov 2020, 13:36 BST
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The raids took place simultaneously on the morning of Thursday, November 19.

Officers attended three homes in the LS11 postcode area - which covers Holbeck, Beeston and parts of Hunslet.

They were tipped off by local residents.

Three people were arrested.

They remain in custody.

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Inspector Lucy Leadbeater, West Yorkshire Police South Leeds Neighbourhood Policing Inspector, said: "This morning Leeds South officers with colleagues from other NPTs & other departments have executed 3 drugs warrants in the LS11 area.

"Over 450 Cannabis Plants have been seized & three people arrested.

Cannabis plants seized by police in south Leeds. Photo provided by West Yorkshire Police Leeds South team.Cannabis plants seized by police in south Leeds. Photo provided by West Yorkshire Police Leeds South team.
Cannabis plants seized by police in south Leeds. Photo provided by West Yorkshire Police Leeds South team.

"This type of criminality is linked to organised and serious crime."

A WYP Leeds South spokesperson said: "This morning three warrants were executed simultaneously in the LS11 area under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

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"Over 450 Cannabis Plants have been seized and 3 people were arrested and remain in custody.

"This action was all based on intelligence from the local community.

Cannabis plants seized by police in south Leeds. Photo provided by West Yorkshire Police Leeds South team.Cannabis plants seized by police in south Leeds. Photo provided by West Yorkshire Police Leeds South team.
Cannabis plants seized by police in south Leeds. Photo provided by West Yorkshire Police Leeds South team.

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