Witney Cannabis Kingpin Busted with 700 Plants in Giant Grow Operation
Adhurim Hoxha, 41, with no fixed address, pleaded guilty at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (23/9) to running a massive cannabis farm in Witney.
Stinking Out the Streets – Tips Lead Police to Huge Cannabis Haul
On 15 June, police swooped on an industrial unit in Station Lane after locals reported a strong cannabis smell and suspicious comings and goings. Inside, officers found around 700 cannabis plants at various stages of growth – a colossal haul.
Hoxha was arrested on the spot and charged the very next day.
Police Vow to Crack Down on Crooked Cannabis Gangs
Detective Constable Grahame Lea from Banbury CID said: “This conviction and sentence shows how Thames Valley Police will continue to work proactively to disrupt organised criminals and reduce the impact such set ups have on our communities.”
“I would encourage members of the public to have the confidence to come forward with any information that may help us to continue to pursue those who engage in this type of activity.
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