Police yet to enter suspected cannabis factory in Plymstock which caught fire
POLICE are today expected to enter a residential house where a suspected cannabis factory caught fire earlier this week.
As The Herald reported yesterday, emergency services were called to the property in Billacombe Road, Plymstock at noon on Thursday.
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A PCSO stands guard at the foot of steps leading to a property where firefighters discovered a cannabis growing set-up
But safety concerns have so far prevented a thorough search of the address.
It is understood that crews from Greenbank and Plymstock fire stations discovered a number of "tents" in the upstairs room of the building, which sits at the top of a line of steps, set back from the busy road.
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The firefighters used two hose reels and four breathing apparatus to tackle the fire on the first floor.
It is understood they soon realised the address was being used to grow cannabis.
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman said initial investigations showed the property was being used for the cultivation of cannabis, a Class B drug.
No one was found at the property and nobody had been arrested in connection with the premises as The Herald went to press last night.
The Herald understands that the address cannot be thoroughly searched by Scenes of Crime officers until it is deemed safe to do so.
On Thursday evening police said that due to failing light and safety issues, they would seal up the property and keep it guarded.
As a result, police have been forced to post a guard at the entrance of the footpath leading to the property since the investigation was opened on Thursday evening.
Anyone with information about the matter, or who has information about other potential cannabis factories, should call police on 101 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 quoting police log number 345 of February 14.
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by Devonportboy
Sunday, February 17 2013, 7:42AM
“souralienog
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by Devonportboy
Sunday, February 17 2013, 7:39AM
“souralien
i imagine your concern about crime is so great you would never consider buying your gear from one because, well, that would make you a total hypocrite wouldn't it?”
by CharlieDodd
Sunday, February 17 2013, 2:07AM
“I've never drugged, drank or smoked, so if I don't need it why does anybody else? (insert smug superior emoticon here)..:)”
by SourAlienOG
Sunday, February 17 2013, 1:55AM
“MissAnthrope
Why the need for childish comments?
''Drugs shrink a man's weenie and make him neglect his personal hygiene.''
Are you a child? LOL what the hell are you on? Caffeine, aspirin, alcohol and tobacco are drugs. You have consumed at least one of these substances. Which one destroyed your mind?
It seems you get joy out of others misery.”
by SourAlienOG
Sunday, February 17 2013, 1:50AM
“jonesey1987
Drugs are bad, so we should gift the control to criminals? Hmm, drugs are bad, and can cause problems....so the answer is jail time? To save these people from themselves? lol Grow up.”
by MissAnthrope
Saturday, February 16 2013, 9:05PM
“Well how he must have rubbed his hands together to have met a woman with such low expectations.”
by beaniebaby14
Saturday, February 16 2013, 7:12PM
“Diagree. I have experience of being with a '' pot head '' and he was like any normal bloke. Just instead of smoking tobacco that kills or alcohol that makes people stupid, he smoked weed. I would of rather him been at home having a smoke, then out on union street getting hammered and potentially getting caught up in someone's alcoholic fury or him injuring himself!”
by MissAnthrope
Saturday, February 16 2013, 6:29PM
“Yes, you've got it Devonportboy. Drugs and/or heavy drinking is strictly for those who can't get laid. Well done for spotting that it is exactly the same sex starved saddoes who regularly rant on about decriminalisation of cannabis on this website because they have nothing better to do and are worried that one day they might get nicked with an ounce in their pocket and lose the dead end job that pays for it all.”
by Devonportboy
Saturday, February 16 2013, 5:34PM
“jonesey1987
you'd be right there mate anytime there's a cannabis related story the same old saddos come out with their "it's entirely safe,I read a paper on it on the internet" garbage I wouldn't waste your breath. Missanthrope is probably close to the truth, who does want to spend time and effort on some immature pot addled loser who can't face life without a spliff?”
by newjanner
Saturday, February 16 2013, 3:39PM
“maybe i need drugs so i dont scare the girls ;)”