THREE men have been locked away for producing a cannabis factory in Wokingham worth about £1,500,000.

Police were called by a witness to reports of a large cannabis factory at two industrial units in Oxford Road, Wokingham.

On December 3, 2020, officers attended the scene and a large quantity of cannabis was located being grown within the site.

A large number of cannabis plants with a street value of approximately £1.5 million was discovered in various stages of growth.

Kadri Bako, 29 and Emiljano Faslliaj, 30, both of no fixed were arrested that day. Bako was then charged on December 4, 2020 and Faslliaj was charged the following day.

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They both pleaded guilty in a hearing at Reading Crown Court on Friday, April 23 to the charge.

A third person was also found to be part of the drug gang after crime scene investigators found fingerprints identifying Eduard Troka, aged 30 of no fixed abode.

He was then arrested on January 28 in London, and charged the same day.

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He pleaded guilty during the trial at Reading Crown Court on Thursday, September 16.

All three men were sentenced at Reading Crown Court on Tuesday, October 5 to four years imprisonment.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Julia Winmill, of Loddon Valley, said: “This conviction and sentence shows how Thames Valley Police will continue to work proactively to disrupt organised criminals and reduce the impact such set ups have on our communities.

“I would encourage members of the public to have the confidence to come forward with any information that may help us to continue to pursue those who engage in this type of activity.

“You can make a report online or via 101, or for 100% anonymity, by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”