£2million cannabis farm discovered in Mexborough this morning

Inside the cannabis farm. Pic: South Yorkshire Police

A CANNABIS farm worth an estimated £2 million has been uncovered this morning (Wednesday) in Mexborough — and a man has been arrested.

A CANNABIS farm worth an estimated £2million has been uncovered this morning (Wednesday) in Mexborough — and a man has been arrested.

Police said the “significant and complex” cannabis set-up was discovered in an industrial building on Swinton Road with approximately 1,500 to 2,000 plants worth an estimated £2million.

Officers from the Doncaster Fortify Team, dedicated to tackling serious and organised crime in the area, raided the drug den using specialist equipment.

“No-one was at the premises and enquiries are underway to identify those involved,” said a police spokeswoman.

“A cordon will remain in place while scenes of crime officers attend and forensic enquiries are carried out.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

You can also submit information online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

More details to come.