Four Men Jailed Over £100k Cannabis Farm in Grays

Four men have been sentenced to a combined total of over 14 years in prison after Essex Police's Serious and Organised Crime Unit uncovered a cannabis farm worth approximately £100,000 on the Globe Industrial Estate in Grays. The operation, discovered on June 3, involved two large units with 230 cannabis plants weighing around 46kg. The convicted individuals are Ervin Sadikaj, who received four years and eight months; Besjan Mustafaj, sentenced to four years; and Albest Deda and Pashk Gjonaj, each jailed for three years. Detective Sergeant David Crane emphasized the damaging impact of drugs on communities, highlighting that illegal cannabis cultivation often leads to violence and exploitation. He also called on the community to provide information about drug activity, noting that even if immediate action isn't visible, investigations continue behind the scenes. The sentencing took place at Basildon Crown Court on October 31, following arrests made during the investigation.