TWO cannabis 'farmers' have been sentenced for their roles in producing the drug at a commercial premises in Rudheath.
Jetmir Grrica and Livan Gjini were arrested at Brunel Court, Gadbrook Park, on the morning of Sunday, February 1.
According to Cheshire Police the pair had roles in cannabis production at the commercial premises, in which there were approximately 515 plants with an estimated value in the hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Grrica, 23, and Gjini, 27, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court the next day accused of producing a Class B drug.
After pleading guilty, the two of them were sentenced on the spot to eight months in prison by the magistrates.
Grrica, of Crewe, and Gjini, of Stoke-on-Trent, must surrender all of the drugs and the drug-related paraphernalia.
Inspector Paul Heatley, of Cheshire Police, said: "I welcome the sentences handed to Grrica and Gjini and I hope it provides reassurance to the local community.
"The negative impact that illegal drugs have on our communities are well known and we are committed to doing all that we can to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions and our ongoing battle against those who are involved in the production and supply of illegal drugs continues.
"I urge anyone with any information about suspected drug-related activity in their community to get in touch.
"You will be listened to, and we will investigate the matter."
There is also an appeal for information on other cannabis farms.
A police spokesperson said these are some of the common clues:
- A strong and sickly sweet smell.
- Equipment to grow cannabis being taken into a property, such as lighting and ventilation equipment.
- Constantly covered or blocked-off windows. Cannabis farms often have constantly closed curtains, black-out blinds or foil coverings.
- People coming and going at all hours or neighbours you never see.
- Strong and constant lighting day and night.
- High levels of heat and condensation. Cannabis farms often give off heat and the windows stay misted up.
- A constant buzz of ventilation. Listen out for a whirring sound as the growers try to create an ideal climate for cannabis plants to grow.
- Lots of power cables. Offenders often dig underground to lay cables that hook up to things like lamp posts so they do not have to pay for the enormous amounts of electricity they use.
Anyone can contact Cheshire Police on 101 or on cheshire.police.uk.
They can contact the crime charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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