Inside Scotland's largest cannabis cultivation as three men jailed
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THREE men have been jailed after the largest cannabis farm was found in Scotland.
Cops raided a disused retail unit in Greenock in January last year and seized a huge drugs haul worth up to £3.6million.
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Cops seized a huge drugs haul worth up to £3.6million at a disused retail unit in Greenock
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Antonjo Selami was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for being concerned in the production of a controlled drug
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Auriel Xhoka and Glendian Daci were previously sentenced to three years and nine months in prison
The sophisticated set-up on West Stewart Street included a total of 6,000 plants in two large growing areas.
Each area had irrigation, industrial heating and lighting units for the plants.
Three men were arrested and charged at the time in connection with the recovery.
At the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, April 23, 38-year-old Antonjo Selami was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for being concerned in the production of a controlled drug.
Auriel Xhoka, 33, and Glendian Daci, 26, were previously sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for being concerned in the production of a controlled drug at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday, December 12.
Detective Inspector Gordon Smith said: 'Uncovering a cultivation of this scale has a significant impact on the supply of cannabis onto Scotland's streets.
'I hope that this sentencing sends a clear message to anyone involved in the production and supply of illegal drugs that we will use all resources at our disposal to track you down and ensure you face the consequences.
'Police Scotland remains committed to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious and Organised Crime Strategy, and our officers are determined to protect members of the public from this type of criminality
'The support we receive from the public is vital and we urge anyone with information or concerns regarding drugs in their community to contact police through 101.
"Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.'
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