Police highlight dangers of super-strength skunk cannabis

POLICE in Scarborough and North Yorkshire are highlighting the dangers of super-strength skunk cannabis during Drugs Action Week.
This week’s event coincides with the Home Office’s National Tackling Drugs Week which focuses on the Government’s new 10-year drug strategy.

Detective Chief Super-intendent Steve Read, who is leading the police operation Grass on Skunk, said the force is determined to step up the fight against all drugs and skunk cannabis in particular.

He said: “This potent form of cannabis has become increasingly prevalent in recent years and there is a body of evidence to suggest it can cause serious mental and physical harm. It is also seen as a ‘gateway drug’ to more addictive and damaging illegal substances such as cocaine and heroin.

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