1. Cannabis Factories PC Paul HALL South Wales Police

2. Aims and Objectives n Identify a Cannabis Factory n What implications n Background

3. Background n Cannabis is most widely used drug in GB n Cannabis reclassification n Availability

4. Characteristics of a Cannabis Factory

5. cont  Hydroponics System  Reflective wall coverings  Growing rooms  Large quantity of plant nutrients and other horticultural chemicals  Increased electricity use  Increased heat coming from property  Strong smell

6. Health and Safety n Potentially lethal mixture of water and electricity n Heat is produced from powerful light sources, which can cause severe burns n Skin irritation is common due to the chemicals used to grow the plants

7. Booby traps

8. cont n Electricity supply connected to front door n Trap doors inside points of entry

9. The cost of drug activity on rental properties n Property damage n Reductions in property values n Hostile tennants n Resentment from neighbours n Police action

10. CRIME STOPPERS n 0800555111 n 01792 456999

11. PC Paul Hall South Wales Police COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM SANDFIELDS POLICE STATION