They set up a "barn house" network, 7 Albanians sentenced to 40 years in prison in Britain (NAMES-PHOTOS)

2025-09-25 21:11:12Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
They set up a "barn house" network, 7 Albanians sentenced to 40 years
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A well-organized cannabis distribution and production network in the United Kingdom, led by Albanian nationals, has been busted by British authorities.

Seven people have been sentenced to a total of around 40 years in prison, following a lengthy investigation carried out by West Midlands Police and the Regional Organised Crime Unit.

The investigation, which began in May 2022, uncovered a criminal structure that produced and distributed cannabis on a large scale across Britain.

Names and sentences of the convicted:

Erikson Kararaj, 34, from Birmingham – 8 years in prison
Arben Sinjari, 48, from Birmingham – 7 years in prison
Islam Toro, 31, from Tipton – 5 years and 8 months in prison
Klajdi Zyka, 28, from Darlaston – 5 years in prison
Qemal Sakaj, 29, from Birmingham – 4 years and 6 months in prison
Avdulla Delbashi, 31, from Birmingham – 4 years and 4 months in prison
Soni Gremshi, 37, from Birmingham – 3 years and 4 months in prison

They set up a "barn house" network, 7 Albanians sentenced to 40 years

According to the investigation, Sinjari and Kararaj were the main leaders of the criminal network, while the rest of the group was involved in maintaining houses planted with cannabis and transporting large quantities to different areas of the country.

During the investigation, police identified 17 properties converted into cannabis houses, in cities including Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester and Rotherham. In total, more than 4,000 cannabis plants were seized, which had a potential black market value of millions of pounds.

Also, tens of thousands of pounds in cash, entire kilograms of processed cannabis, and specialized equipment for drug cultivation were seized during the checks.

The criminal group had manipulated the electrical grid to supply the secret premises with power – a practice that is not only illegal, but also extremely dangerous for surrounding residents.

At Arben Sinjar's home, investigators found phone messages, handwritten notes, and notebooks documenting criminal activity and sales amounts.

Detective Sgt. Ryan Matthews said after the sentences: "This was a complex investigation, which took us to many cities across the UK and helped us dismantle a high-level drug supply network. All of these men chose to profit through the sale of drugs, and that is why they are now in prison."

"The damage that drugs and their trafficking cause to communities should not be underestimated. We remain committed to combating this phenomenon and bringing to justice every individual involved."/TCH


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