Police find cannabis haul at two properties

POLICE found 16 cannabis plants growing in tents at a house, a court heard.

Prosecutor Alex Bozman told Kirklees Magistrates Court that police executed a search of the Longfield Road, Heckmondwike, property on June 13.

A search was carried out in the cellar where the officers discovered two black tents, the court heard.

Mr Bozman said that one of the tents was unzipped and had fans, lights, wiring and black tubs containing various cannabis plants.

He told magistrates that 10 large plants and six smaller plants were seized.

Aaron Tate appeared at the Huddersfield court charged with being concerned in the production of a Class B drug.

The 28-year-old gave no indication of plea to the charge and elected a trial by judge and jury at crown court.

Magistrates sent his case to Leeds Crown Court where he will make his first appearance on May 31.

Tate, of Squirrel Hall Drive in Dewsbury, was granted unconditional bail in the meantime. 15 plants were seized and removed from the property.

Huddersfield town centre police Inspector James Kitchen, said: “The team has conducted two warrants and seized a substantial amount of Class B drugs.

“We would always encourage members of the public to contact us if they have information about possible drugs production in our communities.

“We will always investigate any information received and take the appropriate action to rid our streets of drugs.”

Any information can be given to your local NPT direct via 101 or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.