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Cannabis

Exclusive Albanian man Elidon Murataj pleaded guilty to cannabis production in Leigh - but his barrister said he had done it 'under duress'
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Albanian illegal immigrant grew cannabis in Southend 'under duress'

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Asylum seeker jailed after being caught red-handed in Basildon cannabis factory

Canvey drug dealer Keegan Cater was spared prison at Southend Crown Court Canvey drug dealer Keegan Cater was spared prison at Southend Crown Court
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Drug dealer who crashed moped into traffic island in south Essex spared prison

Former Rochford school cleaner Christine Bell was caught with cannabis, Basildon Crown Court was told Former Rochford school cleaner Christine Bell was caught with cannabis, Basildon Crown Court was told
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South Essex school cleaner turned to drugs after being disfigured in work accident

Canvey Island man Sonnie Keith was awarded a refund of over £5,000 on his legal aid contributions by Judge Richard Conley at Southend Crown Court Canvey Island man Sonnie Keith was awarded a refund of over £5,000 on his legal aid contributions by Judge Richard Conley at Southend Crown Court
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Dealer awarded £5k after racking up huge legal fees over 3g cannabis in south Essex

‘No plans’ to change classification of cannabis despite reports, says No 10 ‘No plans’ to change classification of cannabis despite reports, says No 10
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Government issues update amid comments suggesting tightening law on cannabis

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Police warn over drug-infused sweets 'appealing to children' after haul seized

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