Where did they find cannabis plants in SA?

Where did they find cannabis plants in SA?

South Australian police say they have found dozens of cannabis plants growing in a “secret underground room” through a hidden doorway, behind a bookshelf, on a property north-east of Adelaide.

How many cannabis plants were found in Port Wakefield?

Police said about 65 cannabis plants were found behind the doorway, in what appeared to be a “nursery-style set-up”. Another 99 cannabis plants were allegedly found in five separate grow rooms at the Port Wakefield property.

Who was arrested in Greenwith on drug charges?

A 38-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, both from Greenwith, have been arrested. They were charged with multiple drug offences, including cultivating a large commercial quantity of cannabis, as well as diverting electricity. Both were granted bail to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court in March.

How many people are let off by police for growing cannabis?

Cannabis growers are routinely being let off by police, the Mail can reveal today. Even those cultivating scores of plants, potentially worth tens of thousands of pounds, are escaping with cautions. One police force discovered 194 cannabis farms over four years but brought charges against only 79 of the suspects.

South Australian police say they have found dozens of cannabis plants growing in a “secret underground room” through a hidden doorway, behind a bookshelf, on a property north-east of Adelaide.

Where did police find 194 cannabis farms in 4 years?

One police force discovered 194 cannabis farms over four years but brought charges against only 79 of the suspects. The rest were cautioned or given warnings by Devon and Cornwall Constabulary. Officers in West Yorkshire, Suffolk, Essex and Kent uncovered cannabis factories that had specialist heating and lighting.

Can a person be cautioned for growing cannabis?

‘There is an argument that those who grow one or two plants for personal use could be cautioned, depending on their personal history. Police forces that do not charge people who have been caught with commercial quantities of cannabis are making a serious mistake.