SOUTH Yorkshire Police officers seized over £300k worth of drugs on Thursday from a former costume store which had been converted into a cannabis factory.
Following the gathering of local intelligence, a drugs warrant was executed at property on Rowms Lane, in Swinton.
Inside, an extensive cultivation was discovered – containing 345 plants spread across five rooms in the property. It is estimated that each plant is worth approximately £1,000 with the total value of the plants thought to be around £345,000.
The plants have since been seized and will be destroyed. The electricity inside the house had been bypassed and the property has since been secured.
Rotherham North Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Lesley Fretwell said: “Drugs have no place in our communities. Cannabis isn’t a harmless substance – it funds organised crime and is linked to the exploitation of vulnerable people.
“We will carry on gathering intelligence and working with partners to create safer communities. We would urge the public to report any concerns to us. Look out for signs that a property is potentially being used for illegal activity.”
