Two men arrested after 560 cannabis plants seized in Gainsborough

Lincolnshire Police executed a warrant at a property in Hotspur Road on February 16, at around 12.40pm.

Two men were arrested and approximately 560 plants were seized.

Olsi Ferhati, 28, of Hotspur Road in Gainsborough has been charged with being concerned in the production of a Class B drug.

He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Lincoln Crown Court on March 22.

Edmir Sefa, 26, of Hotspur Road in Gainsborough has been charged with the same offence and will appear at Lincoln Crown Court on March 18.

He has also been remanded.

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