Grangemouth cannabis cultivator caught bypassing electric meter to hide his production operation
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However, police did get wind of Lee Walton’s activities and turned up at his door to search his premises.
Appearing at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Thursday, Walton, 34, had pleaded guilty to producing class B drug cannabis and damaging Scottish Power equipment to bypass his electricity meter at his 10 Central Avenue, Grangemouth home on May 18.
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Hide AdProcrurator fiscal depute Eilidh Smith stated police found two bags containing 978 grams of a green herbal substance at Walton’s address during their search, along with “various paraphernalia” which made it clear he was involved in the production of drugs.
There were also signs of exposed wiring at the property which showed the electricity meter had been bypassed.
Sheriff Christopher Shead ordered Walton to complete 125 hours of unpaid work within 12 months.