Report of domestic unveils cannabis grow

A man was found with cannabis plants worth more than £20,000 in his home after police were called out to a domestic incident.

Pawel Mikos, 38, was arrested at his then home in Sandpiper Drive, Stanground, Peterborough, on 3 April 2021.

Police had visited after reports of a domestic incident at the property, but ended up finding 21 cannabis plants, worth up to £21,000, some dried-up cannabis in a vacuum sealed bag and pepper spray.

Mikos, of Georgia Mews, Cardea, admitted production of cannabis, possession of cannabis and possession of a weapon for the discharge of noxious gas and was sentenced to 100 hours of unpaid work and a £500 fine at Cambridge Crown Court on Monday (29 July).

DC Claire Atkinson, who investigated, said: “Cannabis factories and the associated criminality are something the force is constantly working to tackle, but we cannot do that without reports from the public.

“Signs that cannabis is being grown in a house can include people coming and going at odd times of the day and night, strange smells coming from the property and windows covered or curtains closed all the time. If you notice these signs, I urge you to report it to us so we can build investigations and identify those involved.”

Anyone with information or concerns about drugs can report to police online via the dedicated drugs information webpage.