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UK: Drugs factory raided
Harborough Mail Saturday 03 Mar 2012 The swoop in Cottingham was one of three carried out in the Corby area last week (February 20-23). On Monday last week police raided a house in Berryfield Road, Cottingham, and a 45-year-old man from the village was arrested on suspicion of drugs offences. A total of 90 cannabis plants, with a street value of between £20,000 and £30,000, were seized from the property along with 100 tablets which are being analysed. The man has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. Ian Hodge, who lives in Berryfield Road, Cottingham, saw officers loading the cannabis plants into a police van. He said: "Everyone in the village is talking about the raid and some people are really stunned. I'm not surprised a cannabis factory has been found in Cottingham because, with all the activity to shut down drugs houses in Corby, the problem is likely to move outside the town. There's a lot of money to be made and people won't give it up." Police are warning that when cannabis plants reach the final stages of maturity the odour they release has carcinogenic properties. Officers who deal with the plants use ventilation masks and protective suits and people who have plants in their home, especially anyone with young children, may be exposing their family to a health risk. Insp Gary Williams, of Corby police, said: "The latest arrests are the continuation of our mission to tackle drugs in our community. Once again, we were able to act following some useful information we received from members of the public. We are committed to dealing with drugs offences and information from the public is invaluable." http://www.harboroughmail.co.uk/news/crime/drugs-factory-raided-1-3578914
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