A 38-year-old man found hiding in the loft of a suspected cannabis factory has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to the production of a Class B drug.
Klodi Sulka was arrested at a house in Dresden Close on the Danesholme estate in Corby, after officers from the town’s Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a warrant under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act on Friday, February 9, this year.
During the search of the property, officers found Sulka hiding in the loft near ventilation pipes, along with 164 cannabis plants in various states of growth, which were spread across three bedrooms and the garage.
In addition to the plants, which are believed to have an estimated wholesale value of between £43,500 and £57,500, officers also discovered a sophisticated set-up inside the house which involved extractor fans, lamps, and a watering system.
Sulka, who was the sole occupant of the house at the time of the search, was arrested and during his police interview, he told officers that his role was solely as the ‘gardener’ and had been provided with instructions on how to water the plants and keep them alive.
Sulka was charged with the production of a controlled Class B drug – namely cannabis – and appeared at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, February 10, where he pleaded guilty to the single charge.
He was remanded in custody and his case was committed to the Northampton Crown Court for sentencing. On Monday, March 25, he appeared before a judge who ordered him to serve 12 months in prison.
