Police cannabis arrest in Mold sparks debate on social media
A social media post by South Flintshire Police about a cannabis-related arrest in Mold has prompted a lively discussion among the local community, with opinions ranging from support for the officers to criticism of the arrest.
The incident unfolded after officers responded to an abandoned call in the area, where they unexpectedly discovered several bags of herbal cannabis at the address.
A male was arrested, charged with possession, and is due to appear in court later this month.
The police post praised the team’s work, but it was the comments section that caught attention, as users weighed in with a mix of humour, frustration, and debate over cannabis laws.
Community Reactions
One commenter praised the police, saying: “Well done NWP,” while another expressed frustration at what they saw as misplaced priorities, writing: “Go get real criminals, what a bit of weed probably keep tha [t] themselves.”
Several comments questioned the legality of cannabis. “Still don’t understand why a plant is illegal anyway. Sort the feral kids out instead 👏,” one person wrote, while another argued, “Imagine catching actual criminals! Weed chills people out to the point they won’t wanna do anything!”
The post also drew some lighthearted responses. One commenter joked, “Don’t suppose ya wanna tick any till next week 🤣🤣,” and another quipped, “Is this still available?”
Not all comments were dismissive. One user highlighted the nuisance caused by cannabis use: “The smell is disgusting, especially when it stays in your house from your idiot neighbours smoking it.”
The discussion reflects broader societal debates around cannabis use, its legal status, and how police resources are allocated.
While some defended the work of officers, others suggested alternative priorities for officers.
North Wales Police did not respond to the comments but emphasised the success of their work in the original post, adding hashtags like #goodwork and #whatasurprise.
The arrested individual is due in court on 30 January.
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