09/01/2008 00:00:00
UK: House raid nets 31 cannabis plants
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A MAN has escaped with a caution after a £2,500 cannabis farm was found
in a bedroom.
Officers from Hartlepool Police's drugs unit raided a house in the
town's Kimberley Street following a tip-off from the public.
Police say 31 cannabis plants, with a maximum estimated value of £2,500,
were found in a bedroom.
A 32-year-old man was cautioned following the discovery, when police
executed a warrant at the house at 8pm on Monday.
Specialist lighting equipment was also found at the address, say police.
A spokeswoman for Cleveland Police said the man was arrested on
suspicion of production of cannabis but cautioned because officers could
not find any evidence that he intended to supply the drug and the
quality of the plants was poor.
The spokeswoman added: "We are determined to rid the streets of
Hartlepool of drugs. The man received a caution as there was no evidence
of intent to supply."
http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/House-raid-nets-31-cannabis.3653968.jp
Source:
http://www.ukcia.org/news/shownewsarticle.php?articleid=13129
Author:
Hartlepool Mail via UKCIA
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