'Devoted' grandfather ran £7,500 drugs factory at his Sussex home

By Michael Drummond
Published 12th Mar 2019, 14:00 BST
Updated 12th Mar 2019, 15:05 BST
Edden ran the 'personal use' operation at his home in Plymouth Avenue in Brighton. Picture: Google StreetviewEdden ran the 'personal use' operation at his home in Plymouth Avenue in Brighton. Picture: Google Streetview
Edden ran the 'personal use' operation at his home in Plymouth Avenue in Brighton. Picture: Google Streetview
A 'devoted' grandfather ran an ‘unsophisticated’ cannabis factory in his Sussex home that racked up drugs worth £7,500.

Plasterer Matthew Edden, 49, was caught when police visited his home while looking for another, unrelated, defendant.

When officers arrived they found clear evidence of drugs production and arrested him.

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Edden, of Plymouth Avenue in Brighton, appeared at Lewes Crown Court this morning for sentencing.

Officers discover the drugs factory by chance

Prosecutor Robin Miric said: “As police looked around they found what could only be described as a small cannabis factory.

“Quite a substantial personal crop.”

The court heard that Edden’s farm was for personal use, with 27 plants ranging in height from 17cm to 60cm.

Mr Miric said the lowest valuation for the plants was about £7,500.

'Devoted family man'

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