West Yorkshire Police seized cannabis worth an estimated 2 million pounds in a series of raids on four properties around Dewsbury between 15 January and 2 February 2024.[1] More than 1,700 plants were found, and police said the raids followed information from local residents.[1]

The largest seizure came on 25 January at a disused commercial building at Wharf Mill in Ravensthorpe, where at least 1,500 plants were growing after a community tip-off; police said the premises had been converted for large-scale production and the seizure took a substantial amount of potential profit from organised criminals.[1][2] Officers had found another 100 plants at a second Wharf Mill site the week before.[2] Police said every raided farm potentially yields new clues and forensic information about those involved.[1]