Man jailed after £3.8million cannabis operation uncovered across Edinburgh and Scotland
A 29-year-old man has been jailed for his role in several large-scale cannabis cultivations across Scotland.
Afrim Krasniqi, 29, pled guilty in relation to 12 cannabis cultivations identified at both residential and commercial properties in the Edinburgh, Penicuik, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Ayrshire and Angus areas.
The cultivations had an estimated street value of up to £3.8million.
Krasniqi pled guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday, October 16, and was sentenced at High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday, November 25.
Detective Constable Karen Maxwell said: "The scale of this criminal operation was substantial, and Krasniqi is now facing the consequences of his actions.
“This case demonstrates our commitment to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious and Organised Crime Strategy in identifying and dismantling organised networks involved in the supply and production of drugs.
"This type of criminality is not a victimless crime. Organised crime groups often rely on the exploitation of vulnerable people to support their activity, and it can cause extensive damage to the properties they operate from, as well as have a detrimental impact on the communities within which they are active."
Anyone with concerns about drug-related activity in their area are encouraged to contact Police Scotland on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.