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Bogus police officer clue in Fernhurst murder investigation THE INVESTIGATION continues into the about his business activities, either through black SUV or 4x4 that was seen in the area murder of Michael Griffiths, whose body was the antiques trade or the militaria meeting, on the morning of the fire and as a result, this found following a fire at his home in Fernhurst who have not spoken to us, to get in touch. remains a suspicious vehicle of interest to us. in January, and a team of detectives from "We have not ruled out any potential "The crime scene was severely damaged by the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team is motive for Michael's murder. We have not the fire and as a result the associated forensic following a number of lines of enquiry. identified the two youths or men who called at work was exhaustive and complicated. We These include talking to members of his home earlier in the week and snowballed have established that accelerants were used to the antique trade locally who were either the house when he answered. We do know start the fire. SD_Solar_Ad_Fullpage_2011_SD_Solar_Ad_Fullpage_2011 18/10/2011 12:04 Page 1 acquainted with Michael or who may have had that when they called they claimed to be police "I am determined that those responsible business dealings with him. officers, so at this stage, we are still connecting for Michael's death will be brought to justice. Detective Chief Inspector Jeff Riley from them with the enquiry. We are very keen to If you have any information, no matter how the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team establish who they were and if anyone else had small, that could assist us with our enquiry, said: "We have identified that Michael had the same experience or saw them in the area please contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting a keen interest in militaria and attended a on the Tuesday night (January 22) before the Operation Killick." number of fairs at Bisley. I would appeal to fire. An update on the cause of Michael's death anyone who knew him or has any information "Similarly, we have not yet traced the is expected within the next month.
War medals stolen in West Sussex burglary
Raid in Loxwood uncovers over 50010-15% cannabis plants RETURN ON INVESTMENT
POLICE raided a house in Loxwood on laundering, two high performance vehicles Wednesday 24 April and seized cannabis were also seized to a combined value of around plants and other assets worth approximately £40,000. £300,000. A 47-year-old man and a 60-year-old Officers entered the address in Pond Close man, both from Loxwood, were arrested on and recovered 503 cannabis plants that were suspicion of the cultivation of cannabis and being cultivated in bedrooms; they would have money laundering. Both men were later bailed had a street value in excess of £250,000. A until 14 June pending further enquiries. small amount of cocaine was also seized. Inspector Will Rolls, from Chichester's As part of a linked investigation into money Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "This is SD_Solar_Ad_Fullpage_2011_SD_Solar_Ad_Fullpage_2011 18/10/2011 12:04 Page 1 SD_Solar_Ad_Fullpage_2011_SD_Solar_Ad_Fullpage_2011 18/10/2011 12:04 Page 1
the third cannabis warrant we have executed on Chichester District in the last four weeks where we have recovered a significant amount of cannabis plants, worth well in excess of £300,000. "I again urge anyone with information regarding the production, supply or use of drugs to contact Sussex Police on 101, or they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
WAR medals from the first and second world war were amongst items stolen from a house near Milland in West Sussex between Monday 22 April and the early evening on Wednesday 24 April. A 1914-18 Star and a General Service medal, a 1939-45 General Service Medal and a 1956 Suez campaign medal were taken. Detective Constable Jon Berisford said: "The medals have a great family sentimental value for the victims. Anyone with information about this burglary, or with knowledge of where the medals may be offered for sale, is asked to contact us on 101 quoting Serial 1378 of 24/04. You can also call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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