Pair to stand trial over alleged cannabis farm in Drakelow Tunnels
Two men will stand trial over the alleged production of cannabis in the Drakelow Tunnels near Kidderminster.
Wayne Robinson, from Kidderminster, and Jason Whiley, from Brierley Hill, appeared at Worcester Crown Court yesterday.
Robinson, aged 46, denied permitting production or the attempted production of cannabis at the historic site in November 2013. He also denied acquiring, using or possessing criminal property, namely a JCB digger.
Whiley, 40, pleaded not guilty to being concerned in the production of cannabis.
The tunnels were used as a manufacturing base for machine parts during the Second World War and later became a designated government bunker in the event of a nuclear attack
Both men were granted unconditional bail. The trial will begin on October 19.
