Pensioner arrested following drugs seizure on Scottish farm
Scottish Police have reportedly arrested a pensioner after uncovering a cannabis growing operation at a farm on the outskirts of Shotts, Scotland.
A 73-year-old man was arrested at the scene, after Police discovered 80 plants of cannabis in a garage on the farm, according to UK publication The Daily Record.
The pensioner was subsequently arrested under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
According to The Daily Record, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police Scotland can confirm a 73-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with alleged drugs offences.
“Around 11:20am on Tuesday, January 23, police were called to a report of a fire at a property near Harthill, Shotts.
“On attendance, officers discovered a cannabis cultivation site at the rear of the property,” the spokesperson purportedly said.
The 73-year-old man has been released on an undertaking to appear at court at a later date.
“A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
Meanwhile, on this side of the Irish Sea, Gardai are seeking the public’s assistance to locate the owners of a range of stolen farm equipment located in counties Carlow and Kilkenny last week.
Last Friday (January 26), an appeal for the owner of cattle feed barriers – which members of An Garda Siochana say were stolen and located in Co. Kilkenny – to come forward to claim their property was issued.
The Gardai seized a range of property, including: three vintage tractors – two Fords and a David Brown; a mini excavator; three trailers, including two Ifor Williams models; a generator; and hedge trimmers.
