Our innovative modular manufacturing division has provided some very innovative solutions to the challenges facing a wide range of industries and organisations over the years. As a leading shipping container sales supplier, we have been trusted to deliver safe, robust and cost-effective solutions.
One of the strangest requests came from Cheshire Constabulary. Its drugs division, based at force headquarters in Winsford, was having issues relating to evidence gathering, centred on the drying of cannabis seized during its investigations. The force was looking to reduce costs by moving from the use of external contractors to producing the evidence in-house and wanted to explore the security and flexibility in using a modified shipping container. Our manufacturing Division set about providing the answers.
In order to do that the force needed some form of building, external to its HQ, so the “smells and effects” of cannabis drying were not transferred to its officers and staff.
It was an interesting problem to solve and we're glad to report we achieved it!
Approach and Solutions
It was soon established that only a bespoke manufactured unit would be appropriate to provide Cheshire police with a definitive solution.
A modular container unit was discussed and designed to include:
- A drying room
- A small office
- An evidence room
Another key area was security. The nature of the operation meant that high-level secure doors were required both externally and internally. A secure drop box allowing evidence to be delivered 24-hours a day also had to be factored into the design process. Working closely with our client all our manufactured solution designs were modelled to ensure an operational, safe and cost-efficient solution.
As the design began to take shape, additional requirements were included in the container unit.
A range of internal drying equipment and evidence gathering systems and materials were incorporated. These included:
- Temperature controlled room
- Centrifuge
- Centralised Fume Extraction System
- Integrated Shelving system
Once everyone was happy with the design, a full set of CAD drawings was produced and signed off to allow our manufacturing team to begin their work.
Our delivery and installation team delivered the bespoke unit on time to Cheshire’s police headquarters and feedback on our work and delivery has been excellent.
