Three jailed after 'large cannabis farm' found in Greenock
Officers acting on intelligence searched a disused retail unit in West Stewart Street on Greenock, on January 21, 2024.
Police say they uncovered a cannabis cultivation worth up to £3.6 million.
The 'sophisticated' set up included a total of 6000 plants in two large growing areas. Each had irrigation, industrial heating, and lighting units for the plants.
(Image: Police Scotland) (Image: Police Scotland)
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Three men were arrested and charged in connection with the recovery.
The men have since been sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh.
On Thursday, December 12 last year, Auriel Xhoka, 33, and Glendian Daci, 26, were sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for being concerned in the production of a controlled drug.
Auriel Xhoka (Image: Police Scotland) Glendian Daci (Image: Police Scotland)
Today, Antonjo Selami, 38, was also sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for being in the production of a controlled drug.
Antonjo Selami (Image: Police Scotland)
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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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