Many people will have experienced encountering the smell of cannabis from a neighbouring property or one nearby. And while some might cite recent pushes towards decriminalisation, latest guidance from Nottinghamshire police outlines it's still very much an offence which is publishable by the law.
Nottinghamshire Police said its 'Not In My Neighbourhood' scheme shows the dangers posed by residential cannabis factories and gives advice on action to take if you suspect it's happening near you. Cannabis is a Class B controlled drug. . As such, it is unlawful to possess, supply, produce, import or export this drug except under a Home Office licence. It is also an offence to cultivate any plant of the genus Cannabis except under a Home Office licence.
