A man has been sentenced after police discovered a cannabis factory in a residential area of Cardiff. Officers from South Wales Police raided a property in Bromley Drive, Caerau, on Sunday, July 12, after receiving a tip-off from the public.
Court Appearance and Sentence
Leroy Bratcher, 49, of Caerau, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Monday, July 13, charged with being concerned in the supply of cannabis and producing cannabis. He was sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for 18 months.
Police Warning
Following the hearing, South Wales Police issued a statement: "Whatever your viewpoint on cannabis, apart from being illegal, such factories as we have seen recently pose a fire risk to neighbouring properties due to modified electrics and intense lighting. Please report any concerns to police."
The cannabis was destroyed and the property made safe, the force confirmed.
How to Report Concerns
South Wales Police urged anyone with concerns about cannabis factories to contact them online at https://orlo.uk/Tu3Nx, by dialling 101, or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
