Two men have appeared in court after a "sophisticated" cannabis farm was discovered at a Nottingham property. Members of the public voiced their suspicions after seeing unusual activity at an address on Hendon Rise, Mapperley.
After investigations by Nottinghamshire Police's drone team, officers raided the property on November 29. They then uncovered the cannabis farm.
Hundreds of plants were discovered and electricty was bypassed. Two men appeared in court following the discovery.
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Eneriko Celaj, aged 23, of Hendon Rise, Mapperley, and Armando Gjonaj, 28, of no fixed address, both appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on December 1. Both men pleaded guilty to production of cannabis and were sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for 12 months.
Sergeant Steve Willetts, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Thanks to a report from a concerned member of the community we were able to unearth this cannabis grow, put a stop to it and put two people before the courts. We know all too well the impact cannabis grows can have on a community, leading to further criminal activity, so we will always act and investigate any reports as quickly as possible as we have shown in this instance.
“The public’s help and information they report to us is vital and can often be the difference in us arresting and finding those responsible for breaking the law. I want to ask the public to continue to contact us with any concerns or speak to officers in the area by calling 101, or in an emergency 999.”
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