Three men jailed after Scotland's largest cannabis farm worth £3.6m found
Three men have been jailed after the discovery of the largest cannabis farm in Scotland.
Officers raided a disused retail unit on West Stewart Street, Greenock and discovered a cannabis cultivation worth up to £3.6m on January 21, 2024. Police Scotland A total of 6,000 plants in two large growing areas.
A total of 6,000 plants in two large growing areas were found in the unit with each area fitted out with irrigation, industrial heating and lighting units for the plants.
Three men, aged 38, 33, and 26, were all arrested and charged in connection with the recovery.
Antonjo Selami, 38, was 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 Wednesday. Police Scotland Antonjo Selami, 38, was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison.
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 on December 12, 2024.
Detective Inspector Gordon Smith said: 'Uncovering a cultivation of this scale has a significant impact on the supply of cannabis onto Scotland's streets. Police Scotland Glendian Daci, 26, and Auriel Xhoka, 33, were previously sentenced to three years and nine months on December 12, 2024.
'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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