Two men, Florjan Dani and Klajid Qerimi, both aged 26 and with no fixed address, have been jailed for 12 months following the seizure of approximately 300 cannabis plants at an address on Newcastle Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent.
The discovery was made on 17 December 2025 during an intelligence-led raid conducted by Staffordshire Police. Both men admitted to producing a Class B controlled drug at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on 15 May 2026.
Major Cannabis Seizure Officers from the Stoke-on-Trent north local policing team uncovered the large-scale cannabis cultivation during the operation. In addition to the plants, police also seized growing equipment used for the cultivation at the property.
Dani and Qerimi were arrested at the scene. Although they initially declined to comment during custody interviews, they later pleaded guilty to the charges in court.
PC Elias Casey, who led the investigation, emphasised the link between cannabis farms and organised crime. He stated, “Cannabis grows are often linked to serious organised crime and often involve the exploitation of vulnerable people. We will continue to act upon intelligence and take robust action against those responsible for cannabis cultivation in Stoke-on-Trent and wider Staffordshire.”
Staffordshire Police have urged the public to remain vigilant for signs of cannabis cultivation in their communities. For advice on identifying suspected cannabis growing operations, members of the public are encouraged to visit the Staffordshire Police website.
Originally published by UKNIP.
