THC 'drugs lab' uncovered in Barnsley garden shed

Police have uncovered a "drugs lab" being used to create cannabis THC-laced vapes in a garden shed in Barnsley.

Officers made the discovery in the Hoyland area on Friday after initially being called to reports of a man threatening another man with a knife.

South Yorkshire Police said chemicals, scales, THC liquid, dried cannabis were found in the shed along with a number of vapes they believe were to be illegally modified and then sold on.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of Class B drugs in connection with the incident.

Insp Rebecca Richardson said: "The production and supply of illegal vapes is something we are currently looking at as a priority across Barnsley, as we know this has been raised as a concern by local residents.

"Vapes which contain these substances can be extremely harmful to people's health and we know that they can often get in the hands of children.

"We are continuing to work with our council colleagues and ensuring that illegal and illicit vapes get removed from our streets. As well as working closely with schools all across Barnsley to raise awareness of the dangers of these vapes and substances."

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