Medicinal cannabis haul stolen in armed A34 robbery
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 16:45 · Archive
A delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint of £35,000 worth of medicinal cannabis products on the southbound A34 near Oxfordshire.
A delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint while parked in a layby on the southbound A34 near the East Ilsley junction on Friday, 30 October, at around 9.40pm. The man, who was in a white Mercedes Sprinter van, was approached by an unknown assailant who assaulted him and threatened him with what is believed to be a firearm. The offender then stole medicinal cannabis products worth approximately £35,000, including liquid vape distillate, CBD pastilles, vape cartridges and CBD oil, before leaving the scene.
The victim suffered minor injuries but was left shaken by the incident. The priority crime team is leading the investigation, with enquiries ongoing to identify and locate the offender.
Detective inspector Jonny Hare said: 'This was a serious offence in which the victim was threatened with a weapon and had valuable goods worth around £35,000 stolen.' Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious on the A34 to come forward, particularly motorists with dash-cam footage. They are also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen vehicles stopping in laybys or suspicious activity in the area around the time of the offence.
How it is being reported
- Hoard of medicinal cannabis stolen during armed robbery on A34Thousands of pounds worth of medicinal cannabis products was stolen during an armed robbery on the A34.Oxfordshire Guardian · 4 Nov, 15:58
- Hoard of medicinal cannabis stolen during armed robbery on A34Thousands of pounds worth of medicinal cannabis products was stolen during an armed robbery on the A34.Oxford Mail · 4 Nov, 15:58
In this story: A34 · East Ilsley · Oxfordshire · Jonny Hare
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