Many people wrongly believe they can smoke cannabis in their own homes.
But they are breaking the law and if caught will face police action, reports YorkshireLive.
So what action can you take if you suspect the drug is being used near where you live?
Police encourage people to contact them with information about drugs, and you can do so by calling 101 where you will be connected to your local force.
But there are other steps you can take too.
If I call the police, will my neighbours find out?
Police say that your neighbours would not find out that you have tipped them off.
Officers on patrol sometimes use tip-offs to decide which areas they will patrol. If they were to smell the cannabis themselves, they might knock on the door and broach the subject that way.
But the best way for people to remain anonymous is to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
What will happen to my neighbours if I call the police about them?
This could depend on a number of things, including the amount of cannabis and whether someone has had any previous convictions.
They may receive a caution or they could be prosecuted.
If they are selling drugs as well as using them, they could even face jail.
How about if they are renting? What about telling their landlord?
Unlike the police, if you tell your neighbour’s landlord there is no guarantee they will not give away your identity.
A spokesman for the National Landlords Association said that if landlords suspect…
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Many people wrongly believe they can smoke cannabis in their own homes.
But they are breaking the law and if caught will face police action, reports YorkshireLive.
So what action can you take if you suspect the drug is being used near where you live?
Police encourage people to contact them with information about drugs, and you can do so by calling 101 where you will be connected to your local force.
But there are other steps you can take too.
If I call the police, will my neighbours find out?
Police say that your neighbours would not find out that you have tipped them off.
Officers on patrol sometimes use tip-offs to decide which areas they will patrol. If they were to smell the cannabis themselves, they might knock on the door and broach the subject that way.
But the best way for people to remain anonymous is to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
What will happen to my neighbours if I call the police about them?
This could depend on a number of things, including the amount of cannabis and whether someone has had any previous convictions.
They may receive a caution or they could be prosecuted.
If they are selling drugs as well as using them, they could even face jail.
How about if they are renting? What about telling their landlord?
Unlike the police, if you tell your neighbour’s landlord there is no guarantee they will not give away your identity.
A spokesman for the National Landlords Association said that if landlords suspect…
