Keeping illegal DRUGS out of RENTAL properties

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Policing for you by working in partnership to
protect and reassure through a visible and
accessible service that is flexible and
responsive to community and individual needs
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Preventing illegal DRUGS in RENTAL properties
Superintendent Tim Spink Nottinghamshire Police
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Objectives To raise your awareness of

• The Law
• Types of property targeted
• How cannabis is cultivated
• The potential costs to Landlords
• How you can help prevent it

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The Law
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
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Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 -Section 8
A person commits an offence if Being the
occupier, or Concerned in the Management of any
premises, They allow, or suffer any of the
following activities to take place
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• The production or attempted production, or
• The supply or attempted supply of a Controlled
  Drug
• The smoking of Cannabis, or
• The preparation or smoking of Opium

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• To be convicted under Sect 8, the prosecution
  must prove
• Knowledge, actual or by closing eyes to the
  obvious
• Unwillingness to prevent it which can be inferred
  from failure to take steps readily to prevent it.

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Examples of Grows Discovered

• Dunkirk Carrington
• West Bridgford St. Anns
• Mansfield Worksop
• Chilwell Ruddington
• It could happen anywhere !

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Cannabis Cultivation
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Cuttings Nursery
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Growing Room being prepared
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Growing Room
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Growing Room Hydroponics System
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Growing Room - Lamps
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Growing Room - Ventilation
Growing Room - Ventilation
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Fertilisers
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Plugs and Seed Trays
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Pot Waste
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Stripped Stalks
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Power Overload ?
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Damage to the Property
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Meter Cupboard
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Through Lounge
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Case Study Innocent Landlord
Summary of interview with a Landlord following
discovery of cannabis cultivation on his premises
in Liverpool
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The property was advertised to rent in the
Mersyside local paper. A Chinese family viewed
the property. A smartly dressed Chinese woman
spoke on behalf of the group. She appeared
interested in local schools and amenities. She
was also taking an interest in the electricity
supply.  
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  The group arrived and left in an old small
car.   They said that they were keen to move in
quickly because they were in shared accommodation
that was currently overcrowded. A total of
1,150 cash was paid as a deposit.
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They were quiet, paid their rent on time, the
neighbours had no problem with them and they even
had a Christmas decoration up in the window.
   The following 2 months rent was paid in cash
and on time.   The Landlord was shocked at the
amount of damage that had been caused to his
property. He stated that he had no knowledge of
the illegal activity that was going on inside.  
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Deterring Prevention

• Read the Guidance !
• Willingness to pay CASH in advance
• Any request NOT to visit the premises

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What to expect from Crimestoppers

• There is no 1471 facility
• Calls from landlines and mobile phones are free
• Calls are not taped
• Calls from landlines do not appear on itemised
  billing
• Callers are not asked for their details
• Open hours are 24/7
• Rewards for information is given

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Why Crimestoppers?

• Many people have information but dont want
  contact with the police
• Reluctant to be a witnesses
• Fear of retaliation
• Crimestoppers is an alternative option
• Without Crimestoppers many cases would
  remain unsolved
• Crimestoppers is a charity, Police do not take
  the calls

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WHAT CAN YOU DO ?
If you suspect or are concerned ring the Police
or CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 You will not be
asked your name or contact details JUST THE
INFORMATION
You can receive a CASH reward - Anonymously
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Policing for you by working in partnership to
protect and reassure through a visible and
accessible service that is flexible and
responsive to community and individual needs