Man Charged Over £600k Cannabis Farms in Doncaster Amid Police Crackdown

Police in South Yorkshire have uncovered multiple large cannabis farms, leading to significant arrests and charges related to cannabis production. In Doncaster, two cannabis farms valued at over £600,000 were found in two properties, with one posing a severe fire risk due to tampered electricity supplies; a 46-year-old man was charged and remanded ahead of a court appearance. Separately, 25-year-old Xhevair Sheme was jailed for 12 months after attempting to flee police during a raid in Rotherham, where a cannabis farm was discovered; he was also wanted for a separate cannabis farm found in Sheffield. Authorities highlighted the connection between these cultivations and organized crime, emphasizing ongoing efforts to dismantle such operations and ensure community safety. Over the past month, police have seized cannabis worth over £1 million from several addresses, with councils noting the extensive scale and value of these illegal grows in the region. The crackdown reflects a broader initiative to combat cannabis production, particularly where it endangers public safety through illicit electricity use and links to serious criminal networks.