Keeping illegal drugs out of rental properties

From northwalespoliceTV:

Keeping illegal drugs out of rental properties

North Wales Police are working to develop ways of targeting drug crime and solving problems such as fear of crime in the community.

It is well known that organised crime gangs, particularly those involved in drug production seek to distance themselves from any illegal activity to avoid being arrested. A convenient way of doing this is involvement in rental premises.

In a bid to tackle the drug problem in rental properties the police are working with property mangers, landlords and owners to ensure their premises are not being used illegally.

During the past year, 30 cannabis factories have been uncovered in properties across North Wales. In some cases over 1000 plants have been found where the whole house has been taken over by hydroponics systems.

Today (Friday) Deputy Chief Constable Clive Wolfendale unveiled 'A Guide to property managers' -- a booklet which highlights the signs of drug activity in properties.

He explained: "The war on drugs is being fought in many places and is becoming an increasing challenge, not only in the towns but also in the countryside."

Neil Moffatt Director of Housing Services for the Pennaf Housing Group said: "The North and Mid Wales Housing Associations Housing Managers Group welcome the opportunity to be working in partnership with North Wales Police in the launch of the guide for property managers 'Keeping illegal drugs out of rental properties.

"Housing Associations recognise the damaging effect that drugs and drug related crime has upon the communities in which we operate.

"This initiative will help housing associations to identify the signs of drug activity, and is a positive demonstration of how we can work with North Wales Police to tackle this problem."

What the landlords should look out for:-

Tenants paying large sums of cash for rentals, sometimes paying for 6 to 12 months in advance.
Tenants' being evasive and avoiding visits by landlords.
The windows of the property being permanently blacked-out from the inside, sometimes with foil.
Cannabis or by-products such as fertilisers being removed in black bin bags or laundry bags.
A pungent smell emanating from the premises.
Electricity boxes being tampered with and unusually high electric bills
Powerful lights
Fortification -- with doors and windows being barred and locked.
Heavy traffic -- a number of cars and people coming and going from the address.

If you have reason to believe there is illegal activity going on in your neighbourhood contact North Wales Police on 0845 6071001 (Welsh line) 0845 6071002 (English line) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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[InfiniteEsoterics]

Legalize it you ignorant fucks.

Its a plant !

ITs a gift, manifistation from the world.

[BabyFirefly66]

Thats bull, cops need to leave pot smokers alone. Shit cops smoke weed to.

[jopit78]

the guns they showed were bb guns lol

[69salford69]

@69salford69 " Keeping illegal drugs out of rental properties "

= = Make them LEGAL

[69salford69]

" Keeping illegal drugs out of rental properties "

= Let us sell them in coffee shops

[morrron5]

the procedure MUST be that hard ? i mean WTF they broke their door ?? ....

[o0Tao0o]

I think most landlords are more concerned about the scumbag police doing so much damage to their properties without paying for any repairs, than they do about someone growing a handful of plants clearly for their own personal consumption. Which might I add was looked the case in the video above.

[kellenator699]

GOD I HATE PIGS!

[orion773]

I can't take this guy seriously with his ridiculous accent. I'm glad the Wales police have the "droog" problem under control. :D

[swishersweetsify]

Evil cannabis crops!!!

[samd891]

Fucking 5-0 bitches

[splifmonster]

they should leave weed alone and concentrate on hard drugs