Cannabis growers are routinely being let off by police, the Mail can reveal today.

Even those cultivating scores of plants, potentially worth tens of thousands of pounds, are escaping with cautions.

One police force discovered 194 cannabis farms over four years but brought charges against only 79 of the suspects. 

The rest were cautioned or given warnings by Devon and Cornwall Constabulary.

Officers in West Yorkshire, Suffolk, Essex and Kent uncovered cannabis factories that had specialist heating and lighting. But again no charges were brought, even where stolen property and a firearm were found.

One grower of 150 cannabis plants in Sunderland – potentially enough to make 45,000 so-called spliffs – escaped sanction.

Campaigners said it was wrong to decriminalise a drug linked to mental illness, organised crime, violence and road deaths.

'People growing cannabis for commercial purposes should not get away scot-free,' said David Raynes of the National Drug Prevention Alliance.

'There is an argument that those who grow one or two plants for personal use could be cautioned, depending on their personal history. 

Police forces that do not charge people who have been caught with commercial quantities of cannabis are making a serious mistake.

'Of course they have discretion to deal with crimes as they see fit. But this creates a culture in which cannabis is 'nothing to worry about'. But it should be.'

Mr Raynes said by failing to prosecute police were 'failing society and building up problems for the future'.

Cannabis plants vary in size but in ideal conditions could yield up to 4-5oz of the drug, easily enough for more than 300 joints. Many of those given cautions are growing the drug to make easy cash through supplying friends, neighbours and colleagues. Official figures show that between 2011 and 2014 the number taken to court for growing cannabis fell by 87 per cent.

Police seized just under 400,000 plants last year, almost half the total from 2009-10. The number of cannabis farm raids has fallen dramatically, from around 16,500 in 2011-12 to under 10,000 last year.

The number sentenced for producing class B drugs such as cannabis fell by almost a third between 2013 and 2015.

Britain is a cannabis hot-spot, with almost £1billion worth of the drug changing hands each year, often in its most potent skunk form.

A 'problem profile' published by chief constables highlights how its production is linked to illegal immigration, people smuggling and organised crime.

Sara Thornton, who leads the nation's police chiefs, has admitted officers had given up investigating small scale cannabis farms, saying it had 'never been a top priority'. 

Hurricane Ophelia swept into Ireland with deadly force today as two people were killed, 120,000 homes lost power, trees were flattened and roofs were ripped off buildings in what could be its worst storm in 56 years.

A woman in her 50s died when her car was struck by a falling tree as she was driving near Aglish in Waterford, while a man in his 30s was killed in a chainsaw accident as he tried to remove a fallen tree in Cahir, Co Tipperary. Gusts of up to 97mph hit Roche's Point Lighthouse in Cork as Ireland's schools closed early, flights were grounded and bridges were shut, while fears were raised that flooding could hit parts of western England and Wales today.

Troops were placed on standby in Ireland and many public services closed amid fears about the impact of winds. Elsewhere there were 1,300 customers without power in Northern Ireland and another 200 in Wales. The remnants of Ophelia, which was previously classified as a hurricane as it made its way across the Atlantic Ocean, are resulting in 'exceptional' weather - exactly 30 years after the Great Storm of 1987 killed 18 people. Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has urged the public to stay safe, saying: 'The advice is: stay indoors until the storm passes. Whether that is at work, in their home or some other home, stay indoors.

'Check on neighbours and relatives. Bear in mind it is coming your way and it is a national red alert. It is a very dangerous storm. The last time there was a storm this severe 11 lives were lost.'

Motorists on the M77 in western Scotland faced lengthy tailbacks as a lorry overturned in high winds at about 8.30am and blocked the southbound lane for more than a hour. A yellow warning for high winds is in place for much of Wales, Scotland, north-east England, north-west England, south-west England and the West Midlands. Parts of Scotland and Wales have been upgraded to amber.

Forecasters have warned of flying debris, such as tiles blown from roofs, as well as large waves around coastal districts with beach material being thrown on to coastal roads, sea fronts and properties.

'It will be gradually easing up into Scotland overnight and into Tuesday morning, it's weakening as it goes,' Met weather forecaster Grahame Madge said. 

A goalkeeper in Indonesia's top division has died after colliding with a team-mate during a league match.

Choirul Huda, 38, was rushed to hospital on Sunday but pronounced dead shortly after arriving, doctors said.

In a statement released on the website of his club - Percal fc  Dr Yudistiro Andri Nugroho said Huda suffered "impacts on the chest and lower jaw". 

He added the "initial analysis" suggested a "possibility of head trauma and neck trauma".

Dr Nugroho, from Dr Soegiri Lamongan hospital in Lamongan, East Java, said the collision resulted in Huda "stopping breathing and [caused a] cardiac arrest". 

He said a medical team attempted to revive him but after an hour there were "no reflexes of signs of normal life".

The match continued, with Persela beating Semen Padang 2-0.

Persela said thousands of fans later attended a candlelit vigil to honour the goalkeeper, who made more than 500 league appearances for his only club. 

We all have parts of our body that we’d like to improve the most. For women, it’s usually their legs, butt or the back of their arms. For men, they’d most often like to get rid of stomach fat or make their biceps bigger.

But there’s one other common “problem area” on a man’s body that tends to bother (and embarrass) them the most. It’s something that guys have been asking me questions about for years.

I’m talking about chest fat… aka man boobs!

The following article will explain exactly what causes this to happen to so many men and (more importantly) how to lose chest fat and get rid of man boobs as fast as you possibly can.

What Causes Man to have fat pecks? 

There’s 3 main reasons why a man’s chest looks more like women’s breasts rather than the manly, flat, lean, muscular pecs most men wish they had… 

1. High Body Fat Percentage:
   When the human body gains fat, it stores that fat in a way that is predetermined by your genetics. For certain men, some of their excess body fat is stored as chest fat (blame your parents for that). Not to mention, no matter what kind of genetics a guy has, if you start gaining a lot of fat, your body just starts running out of places to put it and at some point some of it just has to end up on your chest. Just another reason to avoid getting fat in the first place, guys.   
2. Gynecomastia:
   This is actually the medical term for “man boobs,” and it’s VERY different than just having some chest fat. Gynecomastia is actually caused by breast tissue, not fatty tissue, as a result of your hormone levels (testosterone and estrogen) being a little out of whack. This is why gynecomastia most often shows up during puberty or older age, which is why guys typically develop their man boobs during their teens or when they are over the age of 50. Gynecomastia is also a common side effect of using steroids (because it screws with hormone levels) and certain diseases and medications. This condition is said to affect over 30% of men, and can be mild (“puffy nipples”) or extreme (full on female-like breasts).
3. Both:
   Yup, sometimes a guy has some degree of gynecomastia (breast tissue) AND a higher body fat percentage (chest fat) that both combine to make this happen.
So guys, now you know what causes this embarrassing problem. Now you need to know how to lose chest fat and finally get rid of your man boobs once and for all.
Before we get to the actual solution, let’s take a look at what DOESN’T work…

People make words of judgement based of there first impression that a person who States information by word of action to them, as this is a term that is viewed in the most strangest ways possible, they make there own mind up from what a next person has said for eg I tell you that I work and help people In need and then the person who is listening says no you are not help people in need in his mind he stereotypes me before he knows any facts, but he or she who states that I am not helping people is making his own mind up on the actions or things I do even tho he has no evidence what so ever to state that I am not help people in need. So people need to understand the different between what a person says and what a person means based on requesting evidence or facts before they make there own judgment or views.

The pills represent a choice we have to make between accepting the truth of reality (red pill), which could be harsh and difficult, and maintaining our blissful ignorance of the world (blue pill), which is way more comfortable.  

"You take the blue pill, the story ends. You wake up in  your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red  pill, you stay in wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole  goes."―Morpheus to Neo

In the context of the Matrix, a person who picks the red pill will become aware of the Matrix itself and what the machines are doing to them. Someone who takes the blue pill gets to continue living in ignorance, none the wiser of what they are being used for. 

If we extend this to a philosophical standpoint, we are faced with the deeper meaning of the choice. Are we ok with living an ignorant life as long as we are happy? Or will we want to search and find the Truth even if it will be a difficult truth to embrace. 

Flu jabs are vaccines that protect against infection by the influenza virus, and are administered via an injection.

However, the NHS has this week expressed concern that the jab won’t protect the elderly.

Sir Malcolm Grant, chairman of NHS England, has revealed that the health service is “more scared than we have ever been" and have predicted they will be “inundated” as the Aussie flu makes its way to the UK.

His comments at a conference in Bournemouth came as Professor Dame Sally Davies, who as the country’s Chief Medical Officer is England’s most senior doctor, said she feared the jab would not protect the elderly, and urged the 21 million people who are eligible for free vaccinations to take up the offer. These include at risk groups such as children, those with chronic diseases, health workers and the elderly.

The jab is said to be the best protection against flu symptoms that can include a sore throat, joint pain, chesty cough, headache, sudden fever, chills and tiredness.

While many healthy people will recover from the common winter illness within a week, some people may need to be hospitalised.

More worryingly, in Australia -where there has been the worst flu season for 50 years - dozens have died. While it’s important to be vaccinated, the flu does come with certain side-effects.

According to the NHS, these include a mild fever and slight muscle aches for a couple of days.

They recommend if you have a sore arm to move it regularly and to take a painkiller, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. If you continue to experience side effects that don’t improve over time you should see your GP as soon as possible.

Some people may experience a severe allergic reaction to the flu jab - known as anaphylaxis - but cases are very rare.

Symptoms include feeling lightheaded or faint, having breathing difficulties, wheezing, a fast heartbeat, clammy skin, confusion and anxiety, and collapsing or losing consciousness.

With prompt treatment, individuals should make a quick and complete recovery according to the NHS.