Two men have been sentenced to 40 months in prison after being charged with illegally producing cannabis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Damiano Behari, 25, and Eneo Guri, 27, were found in a Darnall warehouse being used as a drug factory valued over \u00a31m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The were sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court on February 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Detective Sergeant James Dyson said: “Both Behari and Guri made desperate bids to flee the scene and evade detection, but our officers were on hand to detain them and bring them into custody.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over 700 cannabis plants were found in the warehouse located on Colwall Street following a raid by South Yorkshire Police in December 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Det Sgt Dyson said: \u201cInside, we discovered an elaborate set up with hundreds of plants that were mature and worth an estimated \u00a31m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It was extremely complex and professional and was one of the largest cannabis cultivations our local neighbourhoods policing team had ever come across.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Office of National Statistics reports that cannabis is the most seized drug in England and Wales, with a seven per cent increase in seizures between 2022 and 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Det Sgt Dyson said: “We know that the production and distribution of cannabis funds organised crime, and I’m pleased we have been able to take apart this significant growing operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We were able to execute this warrant thanks to intelligence we received and I would encourage members of the public to get in touch if they have concerns that a property or premises near them is being used to grow cannabis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Drugs are a scourge on our society and we will continue to do all we can to wipe them off our streets and make our communities safer.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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