Antonjo Selami, 38, was handed a three year and nine month prison sentence today after £3.6 million worth of cannabis was found.
Plants recovered worth millions(Image: Police Scotland)
Three men have been jailed following the discovery of the largest cannabis cultivation site ever found in Scotland.
At the High Court in Edinburgh, Antonjo Selami, 38, was handed a three year and nine month prison sentence on Wednesday, April 23. 2025. He was convicted of being concerned in the production of a controlled drug.
His co-accused, Auriel Xhoka, 33, and Glendian Daci, 26, received the same sentence at an earlier hearing on Thursday, December 12, 2024, for their roles in the illegal operation.
The convictions followed a major police raid on Sunday, January 31, when officers, acting on intelligence, searched a disused retail unit on West Stewart Street in Greenock.
Inside, they uncovered a massive and sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation with an estimated street value of up to £3.6 million.
Police found around 6,000 cannabis plants housed in two large growing areas, each equipped with industrial-scale lighting, irrigation, and heating systems designed to maximise production.
6,000 cannabis plants housed in two large growing areas, each equipped with industrial-scale lighting, irrigation, and heating systems designed to maximise production.(Image: Police Scotland)
Detective Inspector Gordon Smith described the bust as a major blow to the illegal drug trade in Scotland.
“Uncovering a cultivation of this scale has a significant impact on the supply of cannabis onto Scotland’s streets,” he said. “I hope that this sentencing sends a clear message to anyone involved in the production and supply of illegal drugs that we will use all resources at our disposal to track you down and ensure you face the consequences.”
He added that Police Scotland remains firmly committed to disrupting serious and organised crime, working alongside the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and adhering to the country’s Serious and Organised Crime Strategy.
“The support we receive from the public is vital,” DI Smith continued. “We urge anyone with information or concerns regarding drugs in their community to contact police through 101. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”