Cannabis farm with more than 1,000 plants shut down

A cannabis farm containing more than 1,000 plants has been shut down by police.

Officers from Dewsbury and Mirfield neighbourhood police team (NPT) carried out the raid on a building, on Church Street, Dewsbury at around 10.15am on Friday.

A police spokesman said a member of the public noticed the smell of cannabis and called the police.

They then forced entry to the building and seized the equipment.

Anyone with any information should contact the NPT on 101.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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