Greasbrough council tenant 'grew cannabis to clear debts'

By David Parker
Published 27th Feb 2019, 10:31 BST
Updated 27th Feb 2019, 10:47 BST
Cannabis plants found at the sceneCannabis plants found at the scene
Cannabis plants found at the scene
A COUNCIL tenant reportedly told police officers who busted his £20,000 cannabis grow that he had turned to cultivating the drug to clear his debts.

Officers from Rotherham Central Neighbourhood Policing Team found 50 plants growing in two bedrooms and a storeroom at a flat on Briery Walk, Greasbrough, during a tenancy visit yesterday (Tuesday).

The plants, which were at various stages of growth, will be sent for forensic examination and are worth an estimated £20,000, an officer said.

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The 33-year-old male tenant has been interviewed and enquiries are ongoing, added the officer.

"[The] tenant said he did it to clear his debts," said the officer.

“If you are in debt please contact RMBC who will make every effort to help - don't turn to crime.”