Drug den discovered by police after reports of burglary in Sheffield

By Claire Lewis
Published 18th May 2021, 14:42 BST
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A cannabis factory was discovered by police officers following up reports of a burglary at a house in Sheffield.

The alarm was raised shortly after midnight on Sunday, May 16 when reports were received of a burglary in progress on St Michael’s Crescent, in Ecclesfield.

It was reported that three people had gained access to the house by smashing a panel in the front door.

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When officers arrived they discovered a cannabis factory and seized 175 fully grown plants.

Police officers found 175 cannabis plants in a house in Sheffield after responding to reports of a burglary (Photo: Getty)Police officers found 175 cannabis plants in a house in Sheffield after responding to reports of a burglary (Photo: Getty)
Police officers found 175 cannabis plants in a house in Sheffield after responding to reports of a burglary (Photo: Getty)

No arrests have yet been made.

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