Cannabis Grower Awakened by Pre Dawn Police Raid After Nottinghamshire Home Targeted
A 27-year-old cannabis grower, Albjon Proi, was jolted awake in the early hours of 8 October when Nottinghamshire Police executed a warrant at his home on Brinkhill Crescent, Clifton, uncovering an indoor cannabis operation spanning three rooms.
Police Discover 190 Cannabis Plants, Dangerous Electrical Modifications at Clifton Property
The force said the address had been flagged as potentially housing an illegal cannabis cultivation site, prompting officers to conduct the morning raid. During the search, approximately 190 cannabis plants were found across three rooms, each outfitted with fans, lighting, and other growing equipment. Officers also discovered that electricity had been dangerously bypassed throughout the home, creating a significant fire hazard.
Grower Arrested Onsite, Later Sentenced to Over Two Years in Prison
Albjon Proi was detained immediately after the discovery. Nottinghamshire Police confirmed that all drugs and growing paraphernalia were removed from the property. Proi later appeared at Nottingham Crown Court, where he pleaded guilty to producing cannabis. He was sentenced to two years and four months in prison.
Police Stress Dangers of Domestic Cannabis Farms to Local Communities
Insp. Steve Dalby, who oversaw the operation, remarked that Proi “only realised what was happening when we were standing right next to him.” He emphasized the broader risks associated with domestic cannabis cultivation, noting that these operations “bring nothing but trouble to communities” and present “a very real and very dangerous fire risk.”
Nottinghamshire Police Continue Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Operations Across the County
The raid forms part of ongoing efforts by Nottinghamshire Police to target illegal cannabis production in residential areas, where improvised growing setups can endanger not only the occupants but also neighbors and the wider community. Officers encourage residents to report suspected illegal cultivation to prevent similar hazards in the future.
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