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"Shed on Wheels" Seized in Oxfordshire Amid Cannabis Cultivation Equipment Discovery
Thames Valley Police have seized a vehicle in Wantage after discovering it was loaded with equipment intended for a cannabis cultivation operation.
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British Mother Detained in Cambodia Following Cannabis Smuggling Allegations
A Croydon woman faces up to 20 years in a Cambodian prison after being accused of smuggling 34kg of cannabis, a case highlighting the surge in British nationals caught in international drug trafficking schemes.
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Are cannabis users getting older?
New US research finds 8.9% of over-65s used cannabis last year, and one in nine of those users meet criteria for a use disorder. Britain still writes the policy as if the customer is 19.
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Barrow groundworker handed driving ban after positive cannabis test
A 40-year-old groundworker has been disqualified from driving for 12 months after being found over the legal limit for cannabis while waiting in his car.
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Historic Sheffield Kiln Faces Restoration After Use as Illegal Cannabis Farm
A historic Sheffield Hoffman kiln, previously damaged by illegal cannabis cultivation, is set for a new lease of life as part of a proposed leisure development.
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Merseyside Social Media Drug Operation Dismantled as Two Jailed
Two men have been sentenced to a combined seven years in prison after running a sophisticated cannabis and cocaine distribution network via social media.
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Five Men Jailed Following Discovery of £1.4m Cannabis Factory in West Lothian
Five men have been sentenced to a total of over 17 years in prison after police discovered a large-scale cannabis cultivation operation inside a West Lothian industrial unit.
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Merseyside Police Seize Cannabis and Firearms in Haydock Raid
A joint operation between Merseyside Police and Border Force has led to the arrest of two individuals following the seizure of 3.6kg of cannabis and firearm accessories in Haydock.
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Asylum seeker exploited as 'gardener' in Lewisham cannabis factory
A 42-year-old asylum seeker has been sentenced after being caught working as a gardener in a Lewisham cannabis grow to pay off a smuggling debt.
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Teenager arrested following cannabis farm discovery in former Warrington pub
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after Cheshire Police discovered a cannabis cultivation site inside the former Golden Lion pub in Latchford.
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Cannabis and Mental Health: Navigating the Complexities of Psychosis Risk
Inquests into the tragic 2019 Exeter killings have reignited discussions on cannabis-induced psychosis. We examine the scientific context behind the debate.
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Judge warns offender on cannabis use as sentencing highlights systemic delays
A 24-year-old man has been sentenced for dangerous driving, with a judge linking his offending to cannabis use while criticising significant delays in the prosecution process.
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Cinderford man fined as cannabis possession remains a criminal burden
A 34-year-old Cinderford resident has been fined £247 for cannabis possession, highlighting the ongoing reliance on criminalisation for personal use cases.
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Bolton Man Jailed Following Major Airport Cannabis Smuggling Operation
A Bolton man has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for his role in a large-scale conspiracy to smuggle 41kg of cannabis through Birmingham Airport.
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Hertfordshire man jailed as part of £13.8m cannabis smuggling ring
A Welwyn Garden City man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a sophisticated operation to smuggle 460kg of cannabis into the UK via Birmingham Airport.
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Cambridgeshire woman jailed following cannabis seizure
A 28-year-old woman has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after police discovered nearly £5,000 worth of cannabis at a property in Fowlmere.
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Three Charged Following Discovery of £100,000 Cannabis Farm in Middlesbrough
Police have dismantled a large-scale cannabis operation in Pallister Park, Middlesbrough, leading to the arrest and charging of three men.
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Four Charged Following Discovery of Leamington Cannabis Grow
Four individuals have been charged with cannabis production after police discovered a cultivation site beneath a nail salon in Leamington Spa.
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Inside the Channel Island where a 10-year-old can legally buy THC edibles
Sark is a car-free island of a few hundred people, with legal THC cookies on the high street and no statutory age limit. Flower is still a crime. The loophole is the story.
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The Hidden Cost of Prohibition: Landlords Face Millions in Damages from Illegal Cannabis Grows
New data reveals a surge in cannabis-related fires in Worcestershire, highlighting the risks of the illicit market and the financial burden placed on landlords.
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Police Appeal After Cannabis Parcel Delivered to Gillingham Home
Kent Police are investigating after a Gillingham resident received an unexpected parcel containing cannabis, followed by multiple attempts by two men to retrieve it.
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Police Uncover £1 Million Cannabis Farm in Beswick Raid
Greater Manchester Police have dismantled a large-scale cannabis cultivation site in Beswick, seizing hundreds of plants following community intelligence.
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Dover Cannabis Farm Discovered After Residents Report 'Glowing Lights'
A three-storey cannabis cultivation site in Dover has been dismantled by police after neighbours reported suspicious activity and bright lights emanating from the property.
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Landlords Face Rising Costs as Illegal Cannabis Grows Target High Streets
New data reveals a 218% surge in fire service callouts to illegal cannabis farms, as organised crime groups increasingly target commercial properties.
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Estate Agent Jailed After Transforming Rental Properties into Industrial Cannabis Factories
A director of a Luton-based estate agency has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated network of 20 cannabis factories across rental properties.
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Three men jailed following £1.3m Greenock cannabis farm raid
Three men have been sentenced to a total of 12 years in prison after police discovered a large-scale cannabis cultivation operation in an Inverclyde warehouse.
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Skewen Man Jailed Following Cannabis Supply Conviction
A 37-year-old man has been sentenced to 36 months in prison after police discovered cannabis, vapes, and edibles during a raid on his Skewen home.
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Runcorn man jailed for drug supply after cannabis discovery
A 30-year-old Runcorn man has been sentenced to 36 months in prison after police discovered cannabis and evidence of cocaine supply during an unrelated visit.
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Cheshire Police dismantle £220,000 industrial cannabis operation
Cheshire Police have raided an industrial building in Wincham, seizing approximately 650 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £220,000.
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Portadown Cannabis Seizure Highlights Ongoing Enforcement Focus
A 32-year-old man faces charges after police discovered approximately 300 cannabis plants at a property in Portadown, Northern Ireland.
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Two Jailed After £1.3m Cannabis Factory Discovered in Former Slough BHS Store
Two men have been sentenced to 14 months in prison each after police discovered over 1,700 cannabis plants inside a former BHS department store in Slough.
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Police Discover Cannabis Grow in Flat Above County Durham Deli
Authorities have dismantled a cannabis cultivation site discovered in a flat above a Seaham deli, prompting a police investigation and temporary operational changes for the business.
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Small-Scale Cultivation Case Highlights Ongoing Debate Over Policing Priorities
A 62-year-old man has been conditionally discharged for growing four cannabis plants, reigniting questions about the proportionality of UK police and court resources in minor personal-use cases.
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Bow Street man faces multiple cannabis supply charges in Aberystwyth
A 25-year-old man from Bow Street is set to appear in court following charges related to the possession and supply of cannabis in Aberystwyth.
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Two Arrested Following Worcester Cannabis Raid
West Mercia Police have arrested two men and seized approximately 100 cannabis plants following a raid on a property in St John’s, Worcester.
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Teenager Jailed After Snapchat Recruitment Leads to £600k Heathrow Cannabis Bust
A 19-year-old has been sentenced to over three years in prison after attempting to smuggle 20kg of cannabis through Heathrow Airport.
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Builders assist police in £1m Colchester cannabis farm discovery
Contractors working at a former chicken farm near Colchester discovered a £1 million cannabis operation, leading to a police raid and arrest.
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Royal Mail Worker Jailed After £1.2m Cannabis Seizure in Slough
A Royal Mail employee has been sentenced to nearly seven years in prison after police uncovered over £1.2 million in cash linked to a large-scale cannabis supply operation.
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Mother and son avoid jail after Hartlepool drug raid
A Hartlepool mother and son have received suspended sentences after police discovered heroin, cannabis, and over £1,800 in cash during a raid on their home.
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US Open Players Raise Concerns Over Ambient Cannabis Odours in New York
British tennis star Katie Boulter joins a growing list of athletes reporting the smell of cannabis at the US Open, highlighting the challenges of managing public spaces in a legalised market.
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Man Arrested on Urmston Rooftop Following Cannabis Seizure
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after being caught fleeing a police raid in Urmston with a large bag of cannabis.
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Londoner Sentenced to Two Years Following Carmarthen Cannabis Seizure
A 37-year-old London man has been jailed for two years after Dyfed-Powys Police intercepted 4.5kg of cannabis and over £12,000 in cash in a Carmarthen car park.
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Two arrested after large-scale cannabis grow discovered in former Worthing nightclub
Sussex Police have arrested two men following the discovery of a 'very large' cannabis cultivation operation inside a vacant nightclub in Worthing.
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Deported Albanian National Jailed Following County Durham Cannabis Farm Discovery
A 24-year-old man who was previously deported has been sentenced to 27 months in prison after being caught tending a large-scale cannabis grow in Burnopfield.
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Gateshead Property Shut Down Following Discovery of 200+ Cannabis Plants
A Gateshead property has been served a three-month closure order after Northumbria Police discovered over 200 cannabis plants with an estimated value of £33,000.
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Eleven Convicted After £13.8 Million Cannabis Smuggling Attempt at Birmingham Airport
A gang of eleven couriers has been convicted following a sophisticated plot to smuggle 460kg of cannabis into the UK, highlighting the ongoing rise in air-passenger drug seizures.
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Darlington man avoids prison after Bangkok cannabis smuggling conviction
A 24-year-old Darlington man caught smuggling 20kg of cannabis from Bangkok has been given a final warning by the courts after breaching his suspended sentence.
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Police uncover cannabis farm in Swindon residential raid
Wiltshire Police have arrested four individuals following the discovery of approximately 150 cannabis plants at a residential property in Liden.
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Police Dismantle Large-Scale Cannabis Grow in Historic Lancashire Church
Lancashire Police have seized over 1,500 cannabis plants from a decommissioned historic church in Nelson, highlighting the ongoing risks of the illicit market.
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Fire at Ravenshead property highlights dangers of unregulated cannabis grows
A fire sparked by illegal electrical connections at a cannabis farm in Ravenshead has prompted fresh warnings over the safety risks posed by illicit cultivation sites.
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Beyond Prohibition: The Economic and Social Case for UK Cannabis Reform
As public support for cannabis reform hits 50%, we examine the economic potential of a regulated market and the critical debate between commercialisation and public health-led control.
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Police Discover £5 Million Cannabis Farm in Aston Industrial Unit
West Midlands Police have dismantled a massive cannabis operation in an Aston industrial unit following a power cut, seizing plants with an estimated street value of £5 million.
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Police Dismantle Large-Scale Cannabis Farm Inside Deconsecrated Nelson Church
Lancashire Police have seized over 1,500 cannabis plants from St Mary's Church in Nelson after discovering a sophisticated grow operation hidden within the building.
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Cardiff Men Charged Over International Cannabis Trafficking Ring
Six individuals have been charged following an investigation into an organised criminal network accused of trafficking teenagers to Thailand to act as cannabis couriers.
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Woman Convicted Following £512,000 Thai Cannabis Smuggling Attempt
A 45-year-old Devon woman has pleaded guilty to smuggling 51.2kg of cannabis from Thailand, as the NCA reports a massive surge in air passenger drug couriers.
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Aberporth man fined for cannabis possession in Cardigan
A 20-year-old from Aberporth has been ordered to pay fines and costs after pleading guilty to the possession of 0.3g of cannabis in Cardigan.
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Brothers Jailed After Attempting to Smuggle £220,000 of Cannabis from Thailand
Two brothers have been sentenced to immediate custody after being caught at Manchester Airport with over 73kg of cannabis in their suitcases, imported from Thailand.
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Armed Police Discover 800 Plant Cannabis Farm at Historic Sunderland School
Armed officers stormed the former Sunderland High School building on Saturday night, uncovering a large-scale cannabis cultivation operation.
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Police hunt those behind 113-plant cannabis farm found in Bolton dawn raid
Greater Manchester Police have dismantled a cannabis farm containing 113 plants following a dawn raid at a property in Astley Bridge, Bolton.
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Ramsgate man avoids punishment after police find 378g of cannabis
A Ramsgate man caught with over 378 grams of cannabis has been handed an 18-month conditional discharge after claiming the stash was intended for personal use while awaiting a medical prescription.
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Newtown Cannabis Factory Sentencing Delayed as Judge Questions Coercion Claims
A deported man found hiding in a sophisticated Newtown cannabis factory has had his sentencing adjourned after a judge challenged claims he was coerced into returning to the UK.
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Influencer Avoids Nursing Strike-Off Following £160,000 Cannabis Smuggling Conviction
An Instagram influencer and nurse has been handed a 12-month suspension by the NMC after being caught smuggling 19kg of cannabis through Birmingham Airport.
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Moulton man charged with supply of cannabis and cocaine
A 33-year-old Moulton man has been remanded in custody after being charged with the supply of cannabis and cocaine in Northwich.
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Suspected Drug Smuggler Arrested at Liverpool Airport Following Cannabis Seizure
A 44-year-old man has been arrested at Liverpool Airport after police seized 20kg of cannabis, linking the suspect to a previous 30kg interception in Newcastle.
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Bedfordshire Police Seize 250 Cannabis Plants in Dunstable Raid
Bedfordshire Police have dismantled a cannabis factory in Dunstable following a public tip-off, seizing 250 plants from a residential property.
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Wiltshire Police Uncover 'Highly Sophisticated' Cannabis Farm Near Burbage
Wiltshire Police have dismantled a large-scale cannabis operation in a disused poultry unit, seizing over 1,500 plants with an estimated street value of £500,000.
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Wildlife Rescue Reports Rare Case of Cannabis Intoxication in Fox
A fox found in a near-comatose state in Felixstowe has made a full recovery after veterinary staff suspected accidental cannabis ingestion.
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London Man Jailed After £430,000 Cannabis Seizure at Glasgow Airport
A 34-year-old London man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after attempting to smuggle 43.8kg of cannabis into Glasgow Airport from Thailand.
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North Wales Organised Crime Group Jailed for 28 Years Following Cannabis and Cocaine Supply Bust
An eight-month investigation into a North Wales drug ring has resulted in 28 years of cumulative jail time for members involved in the supply of cannabis and cocaine.
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Man arrested following discovery of cannabis factory in Moy
A man in his 30s has been arrested after police discovered approximately 300 cannabis plants at a property in the Ardean Manor area of Moy.
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Cannabis Found Hidden in Washing Machine During £50,000 GMP Drugs Raid
Greater Manchester Police seized an estimated £50,000 in drugs during dawn raids in Gorton, Ancoats and Stockport — including cannabis discovered hidden inside a washing machine.
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Two Men Arrested After Cannabis Grow Found in Abandoned Great Yarmouth Hotel
Norfolk Police have arrested two men after discovering around 225 cannabis plants across multiple floors of an abandoned hotel on Camperdown Road, Great Yarmouth.
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Where Does the British Public Stand on Cannabis in 2026?
YouGov polling finds Britons split on cannabis legalisation, with 47% in favour and 43% opposed. We summarise the key findings on use, party divides, policing, and harm perceptions.
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Driver Over Cannabis Limit When Schoolboy Ethan Allen, 15, Died, Oldham Inquest Hears
Ethan Allen died two days after being struck on King Street in Oldham. A coroner found the driver was over the cannabis limit and above the speed limit — as the MEN reported from the inquest.
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Thailand and UK Launch Joint Crackdown as Two-Thirds of Seized Cannabis Was Headed for Britain
Thailand's Customs Department, the NCA and the British Embassy have launched a formal border enforcement partnership after figures showed 65% of seized export cases involved the UK.
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Kenyan High Court Rejects Rastafarian Bid to Legalise Cannabis on Religious Grounds
Kenya's High Court has dismissed a Rastafarian petition to decriminalise cannabis as a religious sacrament. What does the ruling mean — and does it tell us anything about UK cannabis law?
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Greenhithe Cannabis Factory Dealer Jailed for Two Years After 70-Plant Raid
Kent Police uncovered more than 70 cannabis plants hidden behind stud walls at a Sayer Close property in Greenhithe. Xhevahir Axhami, 33, was jailed at Maidstone Crown Court after admitting production of a class B drug.
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Beautician Banned After THC Still in Blood 16 Hours After Evening Cannabis, Court Hears
Annie Banister told Crewe magistrates she had not smoked cannabis on the day she was stopped — but a blood test showed more than double the UK THC limit, earning her a 14-month driving ban.
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More Than 1,000 Cannabis Plants Seized in Six-Room Factory Near Basingstoke
Hampshire Police arrested two men after raiding a property on Compton Way, Sherfield Park, where officers found six grow rooms containing more than 1,000 cannabis plants.
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Norwich Man Remanded Over £200,000 Pre-Packaged Cannabis Found at Bluebell Road Grow
Norfolk Police say officers seized multiple bags of cultivated, pre-packaged cannabis worth more than £200,000 at a Norwich property. A 21-year-old has been charged and remanded in custody.
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Border Force Cannabis Seizures Have Surged Nearly 60-Fold Since 2011, Home Office Data Shows
Quarterly Border Force figures show UK cannabis seizure incidents rising from around 1,200 in 2011 to more than 72,000 in 2025 — driven overwhelmingly by herbal cannabis, as policymakers debate what prohibition is costing at the border.
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Brits Face £17,700 Thai Fines as NCA Warns Cannabis Smuggling From Bangkok Has Exploded
Thailand has introduced steep per-kilo fines for cannabis exporters — and the NCA says airport couriers caught smuggling into the UK have surged from 142 in 2023 to nearly 1,000 last year.
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Germany's Partial Cannabis Legalisation Has Not Yet Shifted Use Rates, National Study Finds
Repeated surveys of more than 32,000 people in Germany find no short-term change in cannabis use or heavy use after the KCanG reform — though researchers warn the picture may still evolve as legal access through clubs and home cultivation beds in.
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£200,000 Cannabis Farm Uncovered on Oldbury Residential Street
West Midlands Police seized around 200 cannabis plants worth an estimated £200,000 from a Salop Road property in Oldbury, where the electricity supply had been bypassed to power the grow.
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Man Arrested After Suitcase of Cannabis Found at Gosport Address During England World Cup Match
Hampshire Police seized five large bags of cannabis from a suitcase at a Gosport property on 1 July, after officers responding to a strong smell traced the source while England played DR Congo at the World Cup.
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Could Andy Burnham as Prime Minister Shift the UK Towards Cannabis Legalisation?
With speculation mounting over Britain's next leader, reform advocates are asking whether a Burnham premiership could finally move cannabis policy beyond the Westminster stalemate — despite his past caution.
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Man Charged After £450,000 Cannabis Grow Found in Kirkby Stephen Town Centre
Cumbria Police have charged a 32-year-old man after officers uncovered a large-scale cannabis farm at a Market Square address in Kirkby Stephen, with plants estimated to be worth almost half a million pounds.
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Six Men Jailed After Nottinghamshire Police Record Largest Ever Cannabis Seizure
A fortified Mansfield warehouse containing nearly 5,000 cannabis plants has led to prison sentences of up to three years for six men, in what Nottinghamshire Police call their biggest haul on record.
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Police Seize More Than 200 Cannabis Plants in Back-to-Back Derbyshire Raids
Officers uncovered two residential cannabis grows in Alvaston and Linton within the same day, seizing more than 200 plants and making one arrest following community-led intelligence.
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Huyton Dealer Jailed After Cannabis Plants Found Growing Next to Baby's Cot
James Furlong, 23, has been sentenced to three years after Merseyside Police found cannabis being cultivated in a bedroom cupboard beside a baby's cot at his Huyton home.
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Border Force Secures Record 12-Tonne Cannabis Seizure at Southampton Port
Border Force has seized 12 tonnes of cannabis hidden in two shipping containers from Canada at Southampton Port — the largest cannabis haul in the agency's history, with an estimated street value of £139 million.
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Commercial Cannabis Markets Drive Up Use and Psychosis, Lancet Review Finds
An international review in Lancet Psychiatry finds decriminalisation and strict regulation do not appear to increase cannabis use — but for-profit commercial sales are linked to higher usage, potency and mental health harms.
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YouGov Poll: Nearly Half of Britons Back Cannabis Legalisation
A representative YouGov survey of more than 2,000 adults finds 47% support legalising cannabis, while a three-way split shows growing appetite for reform beyond the status quo.