Cop apology for OAP pot raid mix-up; ERROR.POLICE using high-tech heat-seeking equipment raided a suspected cannabis cannabis: see hemp; marijuana. cannabis Any plant of the genus Cannabis, which contains a single species, C. sativa. It is widely cultivated throughout the northern temperate zone. farm - but found a pensioner PENSIONER. One who is supported by an allowance at the will of another. It is more usually applied to him who receives an annuity or pension from the government. with no loft insulation. The 81-year-old got the fright of her life when officers arrived at her home and told her they suspected she was growing the Class B drug. They showed her an infrared image taken earlier by officers in a police helicopter, which revealed high levels of heat escaping from her loft. The technology is used to detect heat given off by lights used in growing cannabis. The unnamed woman, from Childwall, Liverpool, said: "It was terrifying ter·ri·fy tr.v. ter·ri·fied, ter·ri·fy·ing, ter·ri·fies 1. To fill with terror; make deeply afraid. See Synonyms at frighten. 2. To menace or threaten; intimidate. . It could happen to another poor soul with a bad heart." Yesterday, Supt Peter Costello apologised and said their "intelligence" was wrong. |
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