UPDATE: Police raid Doncaster house and discover 'significant' quantity of cannabis plants

Doncaster police carried out a raid this morning (Tuesday) at a property in Balby.
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Shortly before 9am, officers carried out a pre-planned warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act, at a premises in Bainbridge Road.

A cannabis cultivation was discovered, spanning numerous rooms at the property. There are estimated to be around 100 plants.

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An investigation has now been launched, and officers remain on scene carrying out enquiries.

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A force spokesman said: “It was also discovered that the electricity supply had been bypassed, causing a potential fire risk, this has now been made safe.”

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