Cannabis farmer shot at five men he thought were stealing his stash
A CANNABIS farmer shot at five men he thought were trying to steal his stash.
The attack left a 27-year-old man with 100 pellets in his stomach – discovered when he was admitted to the Queen’s Medical Centre with a gunshot wound.
Hospital staff called the police and friends of the man, now 28, reported the incident, which happened in Bramcote Drive, Beeston, on January 4, 2011.
Once at the scene, officers found a dismantled shotgun and spent cartridges.
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A further search led to the discovery of 152 cannabis plants at various stages of growth – worth an estimated £26,500.
The drug-making factory, set up on a crop rotational basis, was believed to have been capable of producing up to £8,800 of cannabis.
Occupant David Adlington, 58, was arrested.
He pleaded guilty to the production of cannabis and the abstraction of electricity from the mains supply, but denied GBH and possession of an unlicensed shotgun.
A jury found him guilty at Nottingham Crown Court and he was jailed for seven years last Friday.
Adlington was also acquitted of a third charge of intending to endanger someone’s life.
Detective chief inspector Melanie Bowden led the investigation.
“While the law sometimes empathises rather than condones actions of those who act in defence of their personal safety, it is not the case on this occasion,” she said.
“David Adlington was already a criminal, growing illegal drugs on a large scale. The only thing he was in fear of was that his precious cannabis stash would be stolen, as had happened on a previous occasion. And he was willing to risk the lives of others, as well as his own future, to protect it.
“At no point is there any justification for arming yourself with a gun.
“David Adlington is now facing the consequences of such actions.”
Three other men were also arrested in connection with the incident.
Two were released without further action but the third — David’s brother Paul Adlington, — was charged with the production of cannabis.
The 44-year-old of Beckley Road, Broxtowe, pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced alongside his brother to two years in prison.
Following a four-day stay in hospital and surgery, the injured man has made a full physical recovery.
DCI Bowden said: “The dismantling of such a profitable cannabis farm has also removed thousands of pounds of illegal drugs from Nottingham’s streets, as well as disrupted the inevitable crime that comes with drug abuse.
“I am in no doubt that the community is a safer place thanks to the jailing of the Adlington brothers.”
Anyone who suspects someone of being involved in illegal drugs should Notts Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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by roland
Saturday, February 02 2013, 9:53PM
“Still no sign of Shogun though.”
by roland
Saturday, February 02 2013, 6:38PM
“There have been some more drugs busts in the area.”
by roland
Friday, February 01 2013, 8:42PM
“Come on Formerly don't leave shoguns new friend out of this - scrap metal merchant man. That would be discriminatory.”
by roland
Friday, February 01 2013, 8:40PM
“Shogun
Perhaps you might want to wax lyrical about where work place discrimination fits within your fantasist, made up world?”
by roland
Friday, February 01 2013, 3:21PM
“Shogun, Shogun!”
by smshogun
Thursday, January 31 2013, 5:26PM
“No Formerly, what it shows is your total ignorance and unwillingness to accept truth and fact, and as this post clearly shows you as too stupid to actually understand what I have previously written, or as usual you're looking for an argument, or you try to fit the facts to your opinion. This is a serious criminal case (note criminal and not civil) and as such consent is gained in many ways, it is not civil such as parking tickets or council tax.
Incedently you've still not provided us with any actual legislation (Statute or Act) which shows anyone has to pay council tax, conveniently ignored that one didn't you.
This is a common law offence, common law being harm, loss, or injury; and shooting someone covers at least harm and injury, and it could be argued loss if the individual was working as he is losing wages/salary.
But still you continue with your unfounded assertions and fail to look up anything which doesn't fit your view or opinions, but whats new, its not about facts its all about winning an argument as far as you're concerned, so you remain blissfully ignorant.”
by FormerlyW
Thursday, January 31 2013, 9:28AM
“Thanks Daz (See how easy it is, smshogun?)
Now if you could just help smshogun out with some confirmation that magistrates only have jurisdiction over you if you stand up, and that you only have to pay Council Tax if you consent to do so, and that you can get out of parking tickets by withholding consent, and that banks have to allow you to close your bank account instantly even if there may be outstanding charges against it, and any of the dozen other silly bits of nonsense he made up, I might be less inclined to query every "fact" that he asserts without evidence.”
by Daz_Draycott
Wednesday, January 30 2013, 6:50PM
“or more recently...
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by Daz_Draycott
Wednesday, January 30 2013, 6:49PM
“Formerly it took me about ten seconds to find this one
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by MR_B_NOTTM
Wednesday, January 30 2013, 6:35PM
“radfordboy
i'm assuming you're about 12 years old after a dumb comment like that.”