Over 180 cannabis plants seized in a week in police operations in one Doncaster town

Officers say they were seized from three addresses over a seven day period in Askern.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Thank you to local residents for information resulting in three cannabis cultivations being located in the Askern area this week.

"In excess of 180 plants have been seized by officers and investigations ongoing. If you have any further information please contact us on 101, we are waiting to take your call.”

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