After a Sergeant from Doncaster East Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) sent out an SYP Alert to residents informing them of the discovery of a separate cannabis grow, they received a response from a concerned member of the public regarding an industrial unit in Kirk Sandall.

The team then investigated further by contacting other local businesses in the area before tasking a drone to fly over the unit and take pictures of the premises.

With the evidence pointing towards a significant cannabis set up, a legal application for a warrant to search the building was submitted to the courts under Section 23 of the Misuse of the Drugs Act.

This warrant was approved and executed by officers on 2 May, leading to the discovery of 150 mature cannabis plants.

A deeper search of the premises led to them finding 45-year-old Arjan Imeraj hiding in a makeshift bedroom at the back of the property.

Inspector Alison Carr said: "We always thoroughly investigate queries and concerns raised by members of the public and this particular tip-off led to the discovery of a sophisticated cannabis grow.

"Cannabis isn't a harmless drug and large operations like the one discovered in Kirk Sandall are often linked to organised crime groups (OCGs) involved in exploitation, human trafficking and very serious violence.

"Shutting these factories down helps to dismantle the influence and operations of these OCGs and I want to urge the public to continue feeding us with intelligence so we can execute these drug warrants and bring criminals to justice."

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