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| Wednesday, 05 March 2008 | |
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Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch wishes to raise awareness of houses, flats, shops and commercial buildings being rented or leased to be converted into working drugs factories and for the cultivation of cannabis in North Wales. Dangerous situations are created as the new occupants usually by-pass the electricity and/or the gas system. Damage is caused to the property with the installation of industrial ventilation, heating and lighting. Neil Gallagher North Wales Fire and Rescue service says “…We have highlighted the existence of this type of premises to our operational crews throughout North Wales. These properties could pose a serious threat to the safety of firefighters.” Be Aware of: • Tenants paying large sums of cash for rentals, sometimes paying the first 6 months in advance • Tenants being evasive and avoiding any visits by landlords or agents to the premises • The windows of the property are permanently covered from the inside • The cannabis or by products such as used fertiliser will be removed in black bin bags or laundry bags • There may be a pungent smell emanating from the premises If you have any suspicions: • DO NOT attempt to enter the premises or confront the tenants. • Obtain as much personal details as you can about the person • Obtain a description of the person • Record any form of documentation offered as identity, reference or address. • Retain any CCTV evidence of the person • Phone Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 If you would like any crime prevention advice contact Constable Hazel Goss, Community Safety Officer for North Wales Police tel 07979705701 or e mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it If you wish to report an incident to North Wales Police telephone 0845 607 1001 (Welsh language line)0845 607 1002 (English language line). In an emergency dial 999. If you would like to find out more about Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch visit our website www.fnwa.org.uk. Alternatively telephone 01352 707545 or e mail us using the contact us page |
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| Last Updated ( Wednesday, 05 March 2008 ) |
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