Two men jailed after cannabis factory found in Withernsea
Police made the discovery on Queens Street in January.
Last updated 13th Aug 2021
Two men have been jailed for a total of nearly four years - after a cannabis factory was found in Withernsea.
Police made the discovery on Queens Street in January.
25 year-old Ergis Sina, of Seven Sisters Road in London, and 26 year-old Elion Kulla, of Dale Street in Bradford, were both sentenced to 22 months at Hull Crown Court.
The court heard how the pair gained access to a derelict commercial building and converted the premise into a sophisticated cannabis factory.
Sina and Kulla had used cutting-edge equipment commonly used to assist in the cultivation of cannabis plants. As a result, cannabis was discovered throughout the ten rooms within the building.
Detective Sergeant Carl Sweeting said: “I’m really pleased with the results of this case which has seen two men put rightfully behinds bars. We have also been able to remove an estimated £320,000 worth of drugs from our streets.
“The community impact this type of offending has is the reason we will continue to do everything we can to disrupt these criminal networks, removing them and the drugs they supply and distribute from our streets.
“I would like to thank members of the public who have provided us with information and would appeal for anyone who believes they have any information that may be able to assist with our action against drugs to contact us on 101.
“Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you don’t feel comfortable speaking to police and would prefer to stay anonymous.”