Afrim Krasniqi, 29, ran 12 cultivations in the Glasgow, Edinburgh, Penicuik, Aberdeen, Ayrshire and Angus areas.
Afrim Krasniqi(Image: Police Scotland)
A man has been jailed for his role in orchestrating a large-scale cannabis operation worth £3.8m across Scotland.
Afrim Krasniqi, 29, ran 12 cultivations in the Glasgow, Edinburgh, Penicuik, Aberdeen, Ayrshire and Angus areas. The cultivations were discovered in both residential and commercial properties and were estimated to have a street value of nearly £4m .
Krasniqi pleaded guilty to his involvement in the plot at the High Court in Edinburgh last week. He was jailed for five years at the same court on Tuesday.
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 is encouraged to contact Police Scotland on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.