Keep an eye out in your neighbourhood for this plant
Keep an eye out in your neighbourhood for this plant
After a warm winter
and sunny days ahead many people will be taking advantage of
the good weather, including those who may be taking
advantage for illicit reasons, and Central District Police
are asking people to keep an eye out for suspicious activity
in their communities.
Central District's spokesperson for the annual operation against the illegal cultivation of cannabis, Senior Constable Dave Kirk says: "At this time of year cannabis growing season is usually in full swing and with a particularly warm winter, and summer nearly upon us, plants being grown outdoors will be generally in the region of waist height by now and noticeable."
"Police need residents and visitors to rural areas of the District to be extra vigilant.
“Information and support from the public is invaluable and helps Police dismantle organised crime networks and bring to justice those who profit from manufacturing and selling illicit drugs.”
Police encourage the public to keep their eyes peeled and report suspicious behaviour.
Trampers, hunters, and those who work in rural areas and in aviation can be of great help at this time of year by keeping an eye out in their surroundings.
“Those who manufacture and sell illicit drugs in communities can expect to get caught and be held accountable for their negligent and harmful actions.
“Any information that people have about suspicious activity in their area is vital and I encourage them not to discount what they may have seen. Contact Police and we will take appropriate action,” said Senior Constable Kirk.
Police ask the public to report any suspicious activity including:
• People seen repeatedly
going to certain locations
•
• People seen at odd
times
•
• People somewhere they are not supposed
to be
•
• Shovels, spades and other such
equipment being carried into the
bush
•
• Vehicles in rural areas closed to the
public or with difficult access
•
• Unusual
lights in rural areas at night
•
• Distinctive
smell coming from rural areas or
properties
•
• Items going missing from rural
properties that might be used in accessing plots and
cultivation such as farm bikes and fencing
equipment
•
Even when cannabis is being grown
inside buildings there are tell-tale signs for the public
and landlords to look out for:
• Residents increasing
fence heights
•
• Curtains closed day and
night
•
• Shed and garage windows being blocked
out
•
• Bright lights on constantly or at strange
times
•
• Sounds of fans continually
running
•
• Vehicles and people visiting hours at
all hours of the days
•
If anyone has any
information about drug cultivation, manufacture or supply
rings please contact your local Police Station. Information
can also be provided anonymously to the organisation
Crimestoppers on 0800 555
111.
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