Large nails protecting cannabis
Planks of wood with large nails sticking out have been found protecting a Lakes District cannabis plot near a popular children’s play area.
Police are appealing to the public for information after officers found the plot near Glenorchy yesterday.
‘‘Police recovered six plants in the area near the gravel pit at the entrance to Glenorchy and there was evidence that other plants grown there had been harvested,’’ Detective Senior Sergeant Malcolm Inglis said.
‘‘Of real concern to police is that the plot had been booby trapped and was surrounded by planks of wood with large nails sticking up.’’
The booby traps were found in long grass and could have caused serious injury if someone stepped on them, Inglis said.
‘‘This is a popular area where children often play and people regularly walk their dogs; it’s really disappointing to see these people put at risk.’’
Police were ‘‘extremely concerned’’ by the offending and urged the public to come forward with information to help find the people responsible.
‘‘We ask that anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in this area recently or has any other information valuable to our investigation comes forward and contacts police.’’
Queenstown police can be contacted by phoning 03 441 1600 or information can be reported anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.