Scottish police "harvest" 6,000 cannabis plants from Albanians. Nearly 4 million pounds were taken from their hands

Albanian Antonjo Selami, 48, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for one of the largest cannabis farms ever discovered in Scotland.

He was part of a group looking after over 6,000 cannabis plants in an abandoned building in Greenock, with a potential market value of up to £3.6 million.

During the operation, police found numerous sophisticated drug cultivation equipment, such as special lights, fans, water and trash tanks, as well as a living space for the people staying there.

Selami, who will be deported after serving his sentence, was sentenced the same as two other Albanians involved, Glendian Daci, 26, and Aurel Xhoka, 33, who were sentenced in December.

The court found that Selami was an employee at the cannabis farm and not the organizer, but stressed that he was aware of the extent of the criminal activity. He pleaded guilty and therefore his sentence was reduced from five years to 45 months.

Police Scotland said the operation had a major impact on disrupting the supply of drugs in the country and warned that they would continue to fight organised crime.

Happening now...

00:03 crossword

Free scheme December 19

22:35 KOSOVA

Kosovo, police operation against corruption, Svecla: Several senior public officials have been arrested, including a former minister

22:34 POLITICS

Rama tells his version of the "May 17" meeting with Basha: He got everything he asked for with Berisha's blessing

22:14 POLITICS

Redi Muçi: We will not join forces with the Democratic Party, Lapaj and Shehaj

22:13 POLITICS

Rama on Berisha: He embodies negative radiation, the ultra-fanatic communist turned into...

21:59 POLITICS

Rama speaks to "The Observer": Albania can help the EU survive, if it sits us at the table

21:55 POLITICS

Nikoll Lesi's strong statement: The opposition is preparing a violent protest on Monday

21:53 POLITICS

Rama "returns" 35 years later: I had no desire to get involved in politics

21:45 POLITICS

Klodiana Lala shpjegon pse SPAK e do patjetër Ballukun të arrestuar

21:30 BOTA

"The reaction will be devastating", Rutte: Ukraine will be the first line of defense

Nga Blendi Kajsiu 21:24 ideas

"Preliminary sentence for Belinda Balluku", response to Baton Haxhiu

Nga Blendi Kajsiu

21:19 POLITICS

Petro Koçi: Rama's criticism of SPAK could have been avoided!

21:14 POLITICS

"There is talk that Belinda Balluku has fled", Belind Këlliçi: From the information we have, it appears that the Deputy Prime Minister is not within the country

21:13 POLITICS

Belinda Balluku's positions in relation to justice are becoming more serious! In addition to tenders, under investigation for a concession. SPAK: Risks destroying evidence

Want to read more news