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Man charged following discovery of cannabis factory in Quorn

Posted on 16/09/2009

cannabis, weed, drugs Man charged following discovery of cannabis factory in Quorn

Officers from Charnwood local policing unit have arrested a man in connection with the discovery of a Cannabis factory in Quorn.

The factory was discovered by officers at 5.30pm on Friday September 11th 2009 at an address on Loughborough Road in the village following information given to the police by Crimestoppers.  When officers went to investigate they discovered every room in the house was being used to cultivate and grow cannabis.  They recovered 500 Cannabis plants and various items of drug paraphernalia.

A 36-year-old man was charged with being concerned in the production of cannabis and remanded into custody. 

PC Matt Orton, the neighbourhood beat officer for Quorn said: “We hope this sends out a strong message to anyone involved in the cultivation, production and supply of drugs, that they run a high risk of being caught.  

“On this occasion, we received information about suspicious activity at the property from Crime stoppers so it proves that communities play a big role in helping us fight against drugs by lettings us know if they have any suspicions about properties in their street.  I also hope it reassures the community that we are working to try and rid the streets of drugs whether that is in a city or a village.”

“We know from speaking to people that one of the big concerns for parents is their youngsters becoming involved in drugs. One of the ways of combating the menace of drugs is to deal with the supply. This discovery has prevented a significant quantity of Cannabis from hitting the streets.”

Anyone with information about drugs misuse can call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222 or Crime stoppers, which is free* any anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

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