Sarah Champion MP to Host Public Meeting to Discuss ‘Blight’ of Illegal Cannabis Farms

Sarah Champion MP is to host a virtual public meeting to discuss the growing problem of illegal cannabis farms throughout Rotherham.

During the meeting, Sarah will be joined by representatives of South Yorkshire Police and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. Attendees will hear from officials on efforts to address the problem and will have the opportunity to raise their concerns and to ask questions.

Commenting, Sarah said:

“Illegal cannabis farms are a blight on our communities, linked both to organised crime and modern-day slavery. They also cause huge disruption for residents and businesses, particularly as a result of damage to the power grid.’

‘For some time, I have been concerned that not only is the problem failing to be effectively addressed, but that it seems to be spreading. There is no reason why residents should have to put up with these criminal operations in their communities and it is vital that the Council and the Police work together to put them out of action and to bring offenders to justice.”

Commenting on her event, Sarah said:

“This will be a great opportunity for residents to highlight problems in their communities with those in authority and to get answers to their questions. It is really important that officials understand the real-life impact that these criminals have and that they have clear and effective plans to shut them down permanently.’

‘I hope that as many people as possible will be able to attend and to make their views clear.”

The event will be held on Thursday, 27th January between 6 and 7PM. To attend, please contact Jacquie Falvey at jacquie.falvey@parliament.uk by 5pm on Tuesday 25th January to register an interest and receive information on how to join.

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