£130,000 Cannabis Discovery Follows Break-in Report

Cannabis plants with an estimated street value exceeding £130,000 were discovered after law enforcement officers responded to a reported break-in. South Yorkshire Police confirmed that officers were called on 27 October to the Wingfield area of Rotherham following reports of three masked men forcing entry through a fence. Upon the officers’ arrival, the individuals were no longer at the scene, but 130 plants were found growing inside the property. Inspector John Crapper remarked that large-scale cannabis cultivations such as this are “often linked to serious organised crime.” He added: “The destruction of cultivations like this help to disrupt wider criminal activity.“We would urge the public to report any concerns to us.”” Anyone with pertinent information is encouraged to contact the police.