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Derby Police Uncover Cannabis Factory, Arrest Albanian Man

11/8/2025

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Police in Derby discovered a cannabis factory on Lynton Street after residents reported a smell, and Sergeant Neil Dutton emphasized public information's policing value.
On August 11, officers found around 500 cannabis plants and a sophisticated growing setup, including living quarters.
Bardhul Xhyra, a 34-year-old Albanian national, was arrested and sentenced to 12 months for cannabis production and breaching a deportation order, and will be deported after serving his sentence.

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Police in Derby discovered a cannabis factory on Lynton Street after residents reported a smell, and Sergeant Neil Dutton emphasized public information's policing value.
On August 11, officers found around 500 cannabis plants and a sophisticated growing setup, including living quarters.
Bardhul Xhyra, a 34-year-old Albanian national, was arrested and sentenced to 12 months for cannabis production and breaching a deportation order, and will be deported after serving his sentence.