Thousands of cannabis plants found in Calderdale mill after public tip off

Thousands of cannabis plants were found in a disused Calderdale mill after a public tip off.
By Ian Hirst
Published 19th Jun 2020, 07:28 BST

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Police officers attended a the building in Burnley Road, Todmorden, on Monday.

A member of the public had reported suspicious activity in that area.

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When officers attended the the found around 2,700 cannabis plants inside.

The cannabis plants were found in a disused mill in TodmordentThe cannabis plants were found in a disused mill in Todmordent
The cannabis plants were found in a disused mill in Todmordent

Two men have appeared in court in connection with the find.

Fatjon Biba, aged 27 of Birkenhead, and Ensualo Ndreca, aged 21 of Halifax, were arrested and charged with production of a class B drug.

They appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court and have been remanded until their next appearance.

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