Police seize 600 cannabis plants after drugs raids in Wakefield

Police in Wakefield have seized 600 cannabis plants in four drug busts across the city.
By James Carney
Published 6th Sep 2021, 16:49 BST
Updated 6th Sep 2021, 16:50 BST
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Wakefield Outer City Neighbourhood Policing Team lead four warrants in relation to drugs over the past four days in Eastmoor and Portobello.

The busts were carried out alongside Wakefield Central, Pontefract and Knottingley Neighbourhood Policing Teams, Special Support Group (SSG “Search Team”) and a dog handler.

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Over the course of the warrants more than 600 cannabis plants were seized for evidence and destruction.

One suspect was arrested for production of cannabis and two persons were dealt with for possession of cannabis and possession of Class C drug diazepam without a prescription.