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08-08-2007, 12:00 AM
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/aroundkent/news.asp?village=16064&article_id=395563
POLICE have a new weapon in the fight against drugs in Herne Bay people in the town.
Officers have spoken out to praise residents after a tip-off led to the closure of a major cannabis factory in Arkley Road.
Following an early-morning raid at the rented bungalow, police discovered that two bedrooms, a lounge area and the kitchen were devoted to the cultivation of 400 cannabis plants.
Chief Insp Lee Russell said: "The latest factory closure is a result of information handed to us from the community.
"It has resulted in tens of thousands of pounds worth of cannabis being seized.
"Cannabis factories pose a real danger because of the way electricity is extracted to grow the plants.
"The interference with any electricity supply can pose a serious fire risk."
Detectives are now asking people to continue to be vigilant and look out for signs of possible illegal drugs activity.
These could include windows permanently covered from the inside; a pungent smell from the property; or compost bags or gardening equipment in the garden, but near the back door.
A vent may sometimes be visible protruding from the roof tiles and neighbours may notice visits to the address at unusual times.
Police seized electrical and lighting equipment from the Arkley Road property along with a Renault van.
Nugyen Hung, 32, of Gunton Road, London, and a 17-year-old girl from Herne Bay who cannot be named for legal reasons, were due to appear before magistrates at Canterbury yesterday (Wednesday) charged with cultivating cannabis and electricity extraction.
Herne Bay Gazette, 02 August 2007
POLICE have a new weapon in the fight against drugs in Herne Bay people in the town.
Officers have spoken out to praise residents after a tip-off led to the closure of a major cannabis factory in Arkley Road.
Following an early-morning raid at the rented bungalow, police discovered that two bedrooms, a lounge area and the kitchen were devoted to the cultivation of 400 cannabis plants.
Chief Insp Lee Russell said: "The latest factory closure is a result of information handed to us from the community.
"It has resulted in tens of thousands of pounds worth of cannabis being seized.
"Cannabis factories pose a real danger because of the way electricity is extracted to grow the plants.
"The interference with any electricity supply can pose a serious fire risk."
Detectives are now asking people to continue to be vigilant and look out for signs of possible illegal drugs activity.
These could include windows permanently covered from the inside; a pungent smell from the property; or compost bags or gardening equipment in the garden, but near the back door.
A vent may sometimes be visible protruding from the roof tiles and neighbours may notice visits to the address at unusual times.
Police seized electrical and lighting equipment from the Arkley Road property along with a Renault van.
Nugyen Hung, 32, of Gunton Road, London, and a 17-year-old girl from Herne Bay who cannot be named for legal reasons, were due to appear before magistrates at Canterbury yesterday (Wednesday) charged with cultivating cannabis and electricity extraction.
Herne Bay Gazette, 02 August 2007