Two charged over Maple Cross cannabis factory
It follows a raid by Hertfordshire Police
Two people have been charged and remanded in custody after the discovery of a cannabis factory during a police raid in Maple Cross.
Arlind Voka, aged 26, and Gjergj Voka, aged 28, of Chalfont Road in Maple Cross, have both been charged with the cultivation of cannabis and remanded in custody after appearing at Hatfield Remand Court yesterday (Monday 2nd June).
Police carried out a raid at Chalfont Road just before 7.30pm on Saturday (31st May) after receiving intelligence that the property was being used to grow the class B drug.
They discovered more than 100 cannabis plants.
Detective Constable Laura Wilks, from the Three Rivers Local Crime Unit, said, "We are pleased to have secured charges in relation to this case and our investigation is continuing. This is a great example of how important information from the public is when it comes to helping us crack down on suspected drug crime.
"Some may see it as ‘just a little bit of cannabis’ but we’d urge them to see the bigger picture: it’s often linked to serious organised crime and the exploitation of vulnerable people, which we are committed to tackling.
"Our advice would be that if you have any suspicions about potential drug crime in your area, please report it."