Cannabis plants have been discovered growing in council-maintained flower beds, surprising local residents.
The marijuana plants were found mingled with flowers in a display near a Co-op supermarket, sparking curiosity and amusement among passersby.
The unexpected cannabis growth is suspected to be the result of a playful resident planting seeds, although some speculate it could have come from bird droppings.
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The two plants were spotted yesterday (15 July) in flower beds on Anglesea Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight. These beds, managed by Ryde Town Council and planted by the charity Haylands Farm, became an unexpected host to the cannabis variety known as Kush, a Class B drug, as confirmed by plant recognition technology.
Haylands Farm acknowledged the presence of the marijuana and has taken steps to remove the plants. Locals reacted with humor to the discovery, as reported by Need To Know.
Daniel Cope remarked, “That’s the funniest thing I’ve seen all week.”
Gary Savagar quipped, “No need to remove them. They will be gone by the morning.”
Ruth Meyer added, “How many people are walking around town right now?”
Lorraine Palmer simply commented, “Brilliant.”
A spokesperson from Haylands Farm stated, “We identified the plants as Kush, a type of cannabis.
We will be removing them, and this certainly isn’t something we would intentionally grow.
It’s likely they were planted by a local resident or perhaps introduced via bird droppings.”
Ryde Town Council has been contacted for further comment.
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