Cannabis Grower Gets Five Years

Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court

A South Wales man, who organised the production of cannabis in London is starting a five-year prison sentence.

Peter Larter, 34, of Cromwell Road, Newport originally appeared on bail at Wimbledon Magistrates Court and stood trial at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court.

He was originally charged with being concerned in the production of 256 cannabis plants between June 26 and August 19, last year at 97 Gascoyne House, Gascoyne Road, Homerton, east London.

It was alleged Larter had a connection to the property, which was raided by police who arrested the 'gardener' present who later received eight months imprisonment.

Larter was also charged with being concerned in the production 60 cannabis plants between August 11 and 29, last year at 52 Priory Close, High Path, South Wimbledon.

The prosecution say it was a sophisticated operation using hydroponic equipment, lamps, ventilators and fertilizers.

Police confiscated £2,000 from Larter, which he was ordered to pay as a contribution towards court costs.