Police raids net £30,000 cannabis haul and six arrests

SIX people arrested after around £30,000 of cannabis was discovered during a series of raids have been bailed.

The warrants were executed as part of Operation Leo – an ongoing investigation into organised crime groups – and the estimated £30,000 drug haul was found across eight properties on July 11.

A 37-year-old woman from Greasbrough was arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis.

A 27-year-old man from Rawmarsh, a 23-year-old man from Mexborough, a 32-year old man from Kilnhurst, a 47-year-old man from Goldthorpe and a 33-year-old woman from Maltby were all arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to produce cannabis.

All have been released on bail while the investigation continues.

Det Insp Mark Oughton said: “South Yorkshire Police is committed to tackling organised crime groups and this morning’s warrants are just one example of the work we are doing.

“An estimated £30,000 of cannabis was found along with drug cultivating equipment. 

“As well as making six arrests, the intelligence gained will help us to continue with our investigation.”

He added: “Our message to individuals involved in crime or on the periphery of criminal activity is that we will continue to come after you and work with communities to dismantle criminal networks.

“We ask anyone with information about suspicious behaviour in their neighbourhood to get in touch and we will act on your information.”

The warrants follow an operation in February when eight people were arrested on suspicion of money laundering.

Four men and four women from Rotherham have all been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

To report any information contact 101 or email [email protected].

You can also ring Crimestoppers to pass on information anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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