False drugs suspicion
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A colleague of mine at work queried this with me a few days ago.
He has had a complaint about him making noise through the council, fair enough, new couple previous ones weren't bothered etc, easy mistake to make if you like music, gaming, films etc.
But also attached on this letter from them was a note that these people could smell cannabis, the obvious insinuation being that the person making the noise was doing this.
He was visibly upset by this, as he has had family members affected by drug usage in the past.
My question is can anything be done about someone making a false accusation here? it is only advice, not a warning, but to just throw it out there among a noise complaint does seem a little off and very presumptious and also it is quite a serious allegation?
He has had a complaint about him making noise through the council, fair enough, new couple previous ones weren't bothered etc, easy mistake to make if you like music, gaming, films etc.
But also attached on this letter from them was a note that these people could smell cannabis, the obvious insinuation being that the person making the noise was doing this.
He was visibly upset by this, as he has had family members affected by drug usage in the past.
My question is can anything be done about someone making a false accusation here? it is only advice, not a warning, but to just throw it out there among a noise complaint does seem a little off and very presumptious and also it is quite a serious allegation?
It’s not that serious an allegation. It’s likely just an initial letter from the councils asb team. Not unusual to address noise and smell/smoke nuisances together. I assume the letter probably has the council officers name and contact details on. Call them up have a chat, explain the situation. The. Go from there.
They likely don’t care about the drug use it’s more the nuisance, it could of been smell from dog mess, rubbish, normal cigarettes etc.
They likely don’t care about the drug use it’s more the nuisance, it could of been smell from dog mess, rubbish, normal cigarettes etc.
Edited by Tigerj on Saturday 4th February 16:21
I'd be amazed if the cannabis smell was down to somebody just smoking the odd joint. More likely it's one of his neighbours growing it.
Happened near a bus stop two streets away a few years ago. Everyone that stood at the bus stop complained about the funky smell. Then eventually a boarded up bungalow was raided and they found a Chinese guy alone and hundreds of plants with all the paraphernalia. Apparently the commuters complaints went unanswered but the electricity company knew the house was unoccupied but it was using thousands a month and tipped off the fuzz.
Happened near a bus stop two streets away a few years ago. Everyone that stood at the bus stop complained about the funky smell. Then eventually a boarded up bungalow was raided and they found a Chinese guy alone and hundreds of plants with all the paraphernalia. Apparently the commuters complaints went unanswered but the electricity company knew the house was unoccupied but it was using thousands a month and tipped off the fuzz.
LukeBrown66 said:
A colleague of mine at work queried this with me a few days ago.
He has had a complaint about him making noise through the council, fair enough, new couple previous ones weren't bothered etc, easy mistake to make if you like music, gaming, films etc.
But also attached on this letter from them was a note that these people could smell cannabis, the obvious insinuation being that the person making the noise was doing this.
He was visibly upset by this, as he has had family members affected by drug usage in the past.
My question is can anything be done about someone making a false accusation here? it is only advice, not a warning, but to just throw it out there among a noise complaint does seem a little off and very presumptious and also it is quite a serious allegation?
Isn't it usually you complaining about noisy neighbours & weed?He has had a complaint about him making noise through the council, fair enough, new couple previous ones weren't bothered etc, easy mistake to make if you like music, gaming, films etc.
But also attached on this letter from them was a note that these people could smell cannabis, the obvious insinuation being that the person making the noise was doing this.
He was visibly upset by this, as he has had family members affected by drug usage in the past.
My question is can anything be done about someone making a false accusation here? it is only advice, not a warning, but to just throw it out there among a noise complaint does seem a little off and very presumptious and also it is quite a serious allegation?
Mikebentley said:
I can see where this is going.
Where?? Anyway - found a video of the OP
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WeYsTmIzjkw
Petrus1983 said:
Mikebentley said:
I can see where this is going.
Where?? Anyway - found a video of the OP
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WeYsTmIzjkw
Honestly at times the humour of people on here really does show you why forums are dead. Thanks for those seriously replying, to the rest, well i reckon you can guess. This was a genuine query reduced to taking the mic out of someone trying to help a mate out.
However you get your kicks I guess,
However you get your kicks I guess,
LukeBrown66 said:
Honestly at times the humour of people on here really does show you why forums are dead. Thanks for those seriously replying, to the rest, well i reckon you can guess. This was a genuine query reduced to taking the mic out of someone trying to help a mate out.
However you get your kicks I guess,
Stop digging... Your deleted post was offensively racist - the mods clearly thought so. However you get your kicks I guess,
TGCOTF-dewey said:
LukeBrown66 said:
Honestly at times the humour of people on here really does show you why forums are dead. Thanks for those seriously replying, to the rest, well i reckon you can guess. This was a genuine query reduced to taking the mic out of someone trying to help a mate out.
However you get your kicks I guess,
Stop digging... Your deleted post was offensively racist - the mods clearly thought so. However you get your kicks I guess,
LukeBrown66 said:
Apologies if a mistake was made in posting, was not intentional, may be a typo.
I too thought it was offensively racist. The OP thinks it was just a typo. No-one has an issue with you trying to help a mate, but you then crossed a line...LukeBrown66 said:
A colleague of mine at work queried this with me a few days ago.
He has had a complaint about him making noise through the council, fair enough, new couple previous ones weren't bothered etc, easy mistake to make if you like music, gaming, films etc.
But also attached on this letter from them was a note that these people could smell cannabis, the obvious insinuation being that the person making the noise was doing this.
He was visibly upset by this, as he has had family members affected by drug usage in the past.
My question is can anything be done about someone making a false accusation here? it is only advice, not a warning, but to just throw it out there among a noise complaint does seem a little off and very presumptious and also it is quite a serious allegation?
The UK defamation law.He has had a complaint about him making noise through the council, fair enough, new couple previous ones weren't bothered etc, easy mistake to make if you like music, gaming, films etc.
But also attached on this letter from them was a note that these people could smell cannabis, the obvious insinuation being that the person making the noise was doing this.
He was visibly upset by this, as he has had family members affected by drug usage in the past.
My question is can anything be done about someone making a false accusation here? it is only advice, not a warning, but to just throw it out there among a noise complaint does seem a little off and very presumptious and also it is quite a serious allegation?
https://www.hse.gov.uk/enforce/enforcementguide/co...
If it bothers your friend that much he needs to contact a solicitor to see if he has a case.
LukeBrown66 said:
Honestly at times the humour of people on here really does show you why forums are dead. Thanks for those seriously replying, to the rest, well i reckon you can guess. This was a genuine query reduced to taking the mic out of someone trying to help a mate out.
However you get your kicks I guess,
No offense was meant. But you do need to chill a bit - can I suggest….However you get your kicks I guess,
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