Krisjan Nikolli was caught as police executed a warrant at a house in Chorlton
A ‘gardener’ tried to escape from a first floor window as police stormed a property which had been transformed into a cannabis farm.
As they conducted a search, Nikolli, an illegal immigrant who had previously been smuggled into the country, tried to escape from a first-floor window. He has now been jailed for his part in the scheme and warned that he faces deportation.Prosecuting, Amy Weir said that police officers executed a warrant at a house on Egerton Road South in Chorlton on July 30.. They discovered that a cannabis farm had been set up in two of the rooms.
“The defendant tried to escape through a top floor window of the house but was detained,” Ms Weir said. Nikolli pleaded guilty to cultivating cannabis, but he said he hadn’t set up the farm and was acting as a ‘gardener’ to tend to the cannabis plants. “There was a degree of pressure on him to find a way to make money,” she added. Ms Quaite said Nikolli was naive and had no influence on the more sophisticated criminals behind the grow.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The 18 homes sold in Chorlton last monthThere were 18 property sales recorded in the M21 postcode area with the most expensive home sale priced at £840,000
Read more »
Mystery Remains Over Identity Of Woman Found Dead In Chorlton Water ParkSix months on from the discovery of a woman's body in Chorlton Water Park, Greater Manchester Police are still struggling to identify her. Despite appeals for information and extensive investigations, including DNA testing and missing person checks, her identity remains a mystery.
Read more »
Indian Affair Opens New Ancoats KitchenA new Indian restaurant, Indian Affair, has opened its doors in Ancoats. The sister site to the popular Chorlton eatery offers a modern take on classic dishes with a focus on street food snacks and beautiful presentation.
Read more »
Mystery Remains Over Identity of Woman Found Dead in River Six Months AgoDespite numerous public appeals and an extensive investigation, the identity of a woman found dead in the River Mersey in March remains a mystery. The petite woman, wearing distinctive clothing, was discovered by a member of the public at Chorlton Water Park. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Read more »
I tried Wendy's for the first time to see what all the fuss is aboutA new branch has just opened off junction 30 of the M1
Read more »
I tried 'Liverpool's Guinness' and my first sip proved me wrongThe Chaser's Darragh Ennis praised how one Liverpool pub makes its Guinness earlier this week
Read more »