Hartlepool man jailed after Cleveland Police discover cannabis farm worth up to £100,000

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Published 24th Mar 2023, 16:31 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2023, 16:31 BST
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A man is beginning nearly two years behind bars after police raided a cannabis farm worth up to £100,000.

Gazmend Dini, 23, of Brenda Road, Hartlepool, has been jailed for 22 months after he was convicted at Teesside Crown Court of producing class B drugs.

Cleveland Police say officers discovered the farm after Dini was stopped in a vehicle in town on October 13 of last year.

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Hartlepool Neighbourhood Sergeant Anthony Snow said after sentence on Friday: “We will continue to tackle drugs supply in Hartlepool and put those responsible before the courts.

Gazmend Dini has been jailed after a cannabis farm was discovered at an address in Hartlepool.Gazmend Dini has been jailed after a cannabis farm was discovered at an address in Hartlepool.
Gazmend Dini has been jailed after a cannabis farm was discovered at an address in Hartlepool.

"Gazmend Dini was involved in the organisation and distribution of drugs and he will now spend time behind bars as a result of his actions.Anyone with information regarding drugs activity in their local area is asked to call Cleveland Police on 101.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.