Cannabis drugs den found in Biddulph town centre flat
THREE people have been arrested after police discovered a cannabis factory in a town centre flat.
Officers found the drugs den after smashing their way into a private rented apartment in Biddulph's High Street.
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RAID: Police entered a private rented flat, which is above JW Clowes butcher's.
They were responding to reports of a break-in at the flat – which is above JW Clowes butcher's shop – at 1am yesterday.
Police later arrested a 32-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man, who have not been named but live in Biddulph, on suspicion of burglary and possessing drugs with intent to supply.
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They were last night still being questioned by police.
A 31-year-old man, who has not been named, was also arrested in connection with the incident and later released on bail pending further inquiries.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "We were called to a report of a burglary at a property in High Street, Biddulph, at around 1.05am on Wednesday.
"Officers attended and discovered the remains of a cannabis factory in the upstairs flat of the property.
"Offenders had forced entry and stolen cannabis plants.
"An investigation is underway, including a forensic examination of the scene."
Richard Heath, who runs the JW Clowes shop, was yesterday unavailable for comment. But shoppers and traders in Biddulph were stunned to hear that a cannabis factory had been in operation.
Tony Bailey, aged 43, of Thames Drive, Biddulph, said: "I had heard there were police around last night.
"I was really surprised because initially I assumed people were trying to steal meat from the butcher's.
"I was shocked when I heard about the drugs in the flat.
"You wouldn't expect this to happen in the middle of Biddulph."
Margaret Prince, of Church Lawton, said: "I come to Sainsbury's in Biddulph several times a week.
"I do go down the High Street and you would never have guessed this sort of thing was happening.
"I hope they have now caught whoever is responsible."
Paul Sawyer, of Poveys Oatcakes, added: "I was told that a couple of people had broken in there and the police found cannabis in the early hours.
"I was surprised but I don't know much about it, just what I've heard from other traders in the High Street."
Witnesses should call police on 101, quoting incident number 20 of February 27 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
7 Comments
by Anon_mow_cop
Thursday, February 28 2013, 11:23PM
“@SourAlienOG
Judging by your last posting I would think you have just gone past the last exit to relevance.”
by FFDP1
Thursday, February 28 2013, 4:03PM
“And I would not call to posts a hi-jack.”
by SourAlienOG
Thursday, February 28 2013, 3:54PM
“@Anon_mow_cop
hi·jack - Illegally seize (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) in transit and force it to go to a different destination or use it for one's own purposes.
No, us anti prohibitionists didn't 'hi.jack' anything.
But we will leave comments on cannabis related stories and reports, and will continue to spread the truth and share our opinions until decriminalization or, better yet legal regulation is implemented.
Only misguided uninformed people want the cannabis market controlled by dangerous criminals and violent gangs. Sorry, we dont. We want some measure of control over the cannabis market. So sorry cowardly politicians, finger wagging prohibitionists and low life drug dealers, legal regulation is inevitable.”
by graham44d
Thursday, February 28 2013, 3:33PM
“Why did officers have to smash in when the burglar already done it for them? This kind of crime wil only be on the increase and it is about time the goverment done something better than they have to control it in a legal way.”
by Anon_mow_cop
Thursday, February 28 2013, 3:11PM
“Looks like the "Legalise Cannabis" brigade have hijacked this story.”
by FFDP1
Thursday, February 28 2013, 3:03PM
“Legalize cannabis. Less health implications then nicotine.”
by PoetPeter
Thursday, February 28 2013, 11:47AM
“We need to stop this stupid and unwinnable war against cannabis. It is causing far more harm to our communities than it prevents. If we had a properly regulated system of production and supply we'd have no more illegal and dangerous cannabis farms causing fires. Instead we'd have thousands of new jobs. We'd have no more dealers on the streets. Cannabis would be available to adults only through licensed outlets and we'd have some control over the THC and CBD content.
Doctors would be able to prescribe one of the most effective medicines that has no serious side effects at all. At the moment the government has given GW Pharmaceuticals an illegal monopoly on cannabis so they make millions out of a medicine that you can grow in your greenhouse for virtually nothing.
If we introduced a legally regulated system we would solve nearly all the problems around cannabis. Science proves how much safer it is than tobacco, alcohol, prescription medicines and all other recreational drugs. If anyone does have a problem with it they could get help without having to confess to a crime.
CLEAR published independent, expert research last year which shows that a tax and regulate policy on cannabis would produce a net gain to the UK economy of up to £9.3 billion per annum.
It is a scandal that our government, our judges, our courts, our police and our newspapers keep misleading us about cannabis. Find out the truth for yourself and wake up to the lies you have been told.”