A Broadstairs man has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison following the discovery of a large cannabis farm at his home. Giedrius Sadeckas, 47, was caught after Kent Police raided his property on Ramsgate Road in the early hours of Sunday, 6 March 2022.
During the raid, officers found a significant grow operation in an upstairs bedroom, seizing 33 cannabis plants weighing almost 4kg. The estimated street value of the seized cannabis is approximately £25,000.
Sadeckas pleaded guilty to being involved in the production of a controlled drug. He was sentenced to 22 months in prison at Canterbury Crown Court on Thursday, 31 July 2025.
Detective Constable Alice McCarthy of Kent Police commented on the case: “The cultivation of cannabis on this scale is not a victimless crime. It is often linked to exploitation, antisocial behaviour, and organised criminal networks. We will continue to take proactive steps to dismantle these kinds of operations and bring those responsible to justice.”
The police operation followed community intelligence and is part of Kent’s ongoing efforts to combat drug crime and related harm in Thanet and the wider area.
Originally published by UKNIP.
