Adult-use cannabis remains illegal in the U.K. Want to keep up to date on what’s happening in the world of cannabis? Subscribe to the Cannabis Post newsletter for weekly insights into the industry, what insiders will be talking about and content from across the Postmedia Network. Seizures like this play a huge part in our ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime and make communities safer,” Boniface continued. Large cannabis cultivation site discovered following receipt of a tip from the public. / “Drugs are often the root cause of the violence we see in the capital. According to the Daily Mail, police estimate that just 10 flowering plants are worth around £5,000 ($8,650) to £7,500 ($12,975) based upon a price of £10 ($17.30) to £15 ($25.95) per gram of cannabis.
A National Police Air Service helicopter was recently enlisted as part of Metropolitan Police’s operation to help take down a £1 million ($1.7 million) weed grow-op in southeast London believed to be lining the pockets of criminals.
The chopper was used to carry out reconnaissance of the illegal cultivation site, located on the morning of Dec. 30 inside a 32,000 sq. ft. commercial unit.
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