Man jailed after cannabis factories found in Gravesend
A MAN has been jailed for almost three years after Kent Police discovered two cannabis factories in Gravesend.
A MAN has been jailed for almost three years after Kent Police discovered two cannabis factories in Gravesend.
Ian Edward McLaren, of Cambridge Street, Pimlico, admitted cultivating cannabis, abstracting electricity and possessing a weapon for the discharge of noxious liquid or gas.
He was jailed at Maidstone Crown Court on July 23.
The 43-year-old's illegal activities came to light on 30 April in early morning Kent Police raids.
The first warrant executed by officers, in Cimba Wood, resulted in around 50 cannabis plants found in a room, and also led to the discovery of an electricity metre that had been bypassed through another, sparking the risk of a fire.
Detectives also raided a property in Spencer Court, Romulus Road, to find another cache of plants, thought to exceed 50.
McLaren was jailed for 34 months for cultivating cannabis, and given an additional six months - to run concurrently - for the electricity offence and possession of a prohibited weapon.
Investigating officer, DC Roger Harris, said: "Cannabis is an illegal substance and growing it in these quantities clearly indicates the intention to distribute it further.
"Kent Police takes the war on drugs seriously and we will continue to pursue those who think they are above the law.
"McLaren's sentence should send a clear message to others who carry out these activities: we will find you, charge you, take you to court, and you may well end up in jail."
http://www.thisiskent.co.uk 08/08/2013
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