UK: GRANNY IN DRUG BUST

 

Source: Sky News

Pub date: Sunday, September 18, 2005

Subj: Granny in drug bust

Web: http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-13441499,00.html?f=rss

Ref: Pat Tabram  http://www.ccguide.org/pattabram.php

 

A grandmother is fearing jail after being re-arrested for allegedly growing cannabis plants.

 

Cannabis campaigner Patricia Tabram, 66, was given a suspended prison sentence six months ago following a conviction for possessing cannabis with intent to supply.

 

The self-styled cannabis granny says she is now on bail after the police took four cannabis plants from a cupboard in her bedroom.

 

Mrs Tabram, from Humshaugh, Northumberland, told Sky News that the plants were not growing very well, but were about four feet tall.

 

"I've been in shock since the policeman called with a warrant," she said.

 

"He told me I'd definately go to prison this time."

 

Insisting she needs the drug for medical reasons, Mrs Tabram says she has been told to answer bail at Hexham Police station next Thursday.

 

Mrs Tabram was convicted at Newcastle Crown Court, in April, after cooking meals containing cannabis for elderly friends.

 

They had put money into a kitty for the grandmother to buy the drug.

Northumbria Police refused to confirm or deny that Mrs Tabram had been re-arrested.

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