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Police officers revealed they have 'dealt with' a dopey mum after she called in to say her 14-year-old son had pinched her cannabis stash from her bedroom.

The mum dialled the police to report a theft seemingly unaware that see herself would be committing an offence for having the drug in her home.

Cops attended the Stafford property and dealt with both the mum and the child.

Possession of cannabis can be dealt with via a warning, on-the-spot fine, or arrest depending on the quantity of drug, where you were when it was found, and previous history.

A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "Officers have today attended a call from a mother that her 14-year-old son had stolen her cannabis stash from her bedroom. We have dealt with the mother for possession.

"The son will be dealt with for theft and damage. Social services have also been Involved in this very sorry affair.

"To make it clear. Cannabis is illegal even if its only for personal use in your own house.

"Interesting fact. If you receive a caution or conviction of even a small amount of cannabis, some countries such as USA will more than likely refuse you a visa to enter."

Officers did not reveal where in Stafford the incident took place.

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