A MAN was arrested after police officers carried out a raid on a cannabis farm in Dewsbury, recovering 800 plants.

A spokesperson for the Kirklees Neighbourhood Policing Team covering Dewsbury and Mirfield said: "Last week a drugs warrant was executed by Dewsbury and Mirfield NPT officers in the Dewsbury East area where one male was arrested and approximately 800 cannabis plants were recovered.

"What a great result for the team."

If anyone has any information regarding drugs in their area they can contact the police online at westyorkshire.police.uk/report-it, by telephone using the 101 service or 999 if a crime is ongoing.

People can ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.