A cannabis grower who was living in the UK despite a deportation order is set to be removed from the country after completing his prison sentence. Festim Ahmetaj, 35, was found to have been cultivating cannabis after entering Britain in defiance of a deportation order.
Police Raid in Droitwich
Ahmetaj was arrested following a police raid at an address in Victoria Square, Droitwich, on Wednesday, April 1. Officers discovered a cannabis growing setup, including plants and equipment, along with £300 in cash.
Ahmetaj, of Victoria Square, Droitwich, was convicted of cultivating a class B drug – cannabis – and knowingly entering the UK in breach of a deportation order. He was sentenced to a total of 34 months in jail. The plants and growing equipment were forfeited and destroyed, and the cash was seized. Notice was also given to the Border and Immigration Agency that he may be liable for deportation.
Police Statement
Safer Neighbourhood Inspector for Droitwich, Lisa Hornberger, said: “We are pleased to swiftly get a custodial sentence for Ahmetaj following our warrant at the address in Victoria Square last month. Cannabis grows like this are often linked to organised criminal gangs and this is another one shut down and the ‘farmer’ behind bars. Ahmetaj also breached a deportation order so he ultimately faces being thrown out of the UK pending a decision by the Border and Immigration Agency.”
