Almost a thousand cannabis plants worth hundreds of thousands of pounds have been seized in a drugs raid which took place next to shops and businesses in one of Carmarthen’s busiest streets. A warrant was executed at a property in King Street in the town centre on Wednesday morning – October 23
Inside, police discovered 930 cannabis plants growing among a large hydroponic set up. The estimated street value of the plants seized is £870,000.
Thirty-year-old Jurgen Kodra was arrested and appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where he indicated a guilty plea to a charge of producing a controlled class B drug. Kodra, of no fixed abode, has been remanded in custody until he is sentenced. He is due to next appear at Swansea Crown Court on November 14.
Dyfed-Powys Police has said residents in King Street and elsewhere in Carmarthen town centre will see increased police activity in the area as the investigation continues.
Detective sergeant Richard Saunders said:
“We are committed to making our force area hostile to organised groups who produce and deal illegal drugs, and our work here in Carmarthen has seen a significant amount of cannabis taken out of the supply chain.
“Dyfed-Powys Police will continue to target those who supply drugs in our community and the related incidents that it brings.
“The local community can help us by continuing to report any signs of cannabis cultivation, including, distinctive aroma coming from a property and noises from ventilation fans.
“Also, blacked out windows to avoid detection, people and vehicles coming and going at odd hours, bright lights on continuously even though the property appears to be vacant, lots of condensation on windows.
“There can be unusual wiring to a property as it may be the electricity meters have been bypassed and an unusual amount of garden rubbish such as plant pots, fertiliser, compost, and chemicals.
“Any bit of information, no matter how small it may seem, could help make a big difference.
“You can contact us online, by e-mailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, via direct message us on social media, or by calling 101.”
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