A man has been jailed after police found a large cannabis cultivation inside a house in Mansfield Woodhouse.
Raid at Slant Lane uncovered 159 plants
Nottinghamshire Police say officers who raided a property on Slant Lane on 22 June discovered 159 cannabis plants growing in several rooms. The 30-year-old resident, Mecislav Losovski, pleaded guilty to cultivating a Class B drug and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday to two years' imprisonment.
According to the force, officers acted after receiving information from members of the public. When interviewed, Losovski accepted he had been "looking after the crop for others".
"Grows like this are a fire hazard for neighbouring homes and act like a magnet for additional criminality, particularly attracting people tempted to break in and steal the crop."
That warning came from PC James Lloyd, who added that the force was grateful for the tip-offs which allowed the plants and the equipment used to cultivate them to be removed and destroyed.
Local impact and risks
Police emphasised two immediate concerns with indoor cultivations of this scale: an elevated fire risk from improvised electrics and heating, and the danger that visible or suspected drug production can draw other offenders, increasing the likelihood of burglaries or violent incidents.
- Number of plants found: 159
- Location: House on Slant Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse
- Raid date: 22 June
- Defendant: Mecislav Losovski, aged 30
- Sentence: Two years' imprisonment
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Plants discovered | 159 |
| Raid date | 22 June |
| Sentence | 2 years |
| Location | Slant Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse |
Police said both the plants and the growing equipment were destroyed after the raid. They encouraged anyone with concerns about suspected drug production in their area to report it through the usual Nottinghamshire Police channels so officers can assess and take action.
For residents, signs that may indicate an indoor grow include unusual heat or strong chemical smells from a property, persistent condensation on windows, frequent visitors at odd hours, or suspicious electrical work. If you see anything worrying, inform local policing teams so it can be investigated promptly.
This prosecution follows a series of similar operations in the county where neighbours reporting concerns have led to enforcement action. In this case, the tip-off from the public directly resulted in the discovery and court outcome.
Officers say destroying the plants and dismantling the equipment helps reduce the immediate safety risk to nearby homes and removes a potential target for further criminality.
Further details were provided by Nottinghamshire Police following the court hearing. The force reiterated its gratitude to members of the public who provide information which allows it to pursue investigations and protect local communities.
