Man living in Gidea Park given 30 months prison sentence for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

A drugs warrant executed back in January 2024 has resulted in Edmir Luka, a 39-year-old man from Station Road, Gidea Park. being sentenced to 30 months in prison for possession with intent to supply class A drugs and production of class B drugs – cannabis.

On Friday 19 January, Havering Safer Neighbourhood officers executed a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs warrant at a residential address in Station Road, Gidea Park as police had received information that there was a cannabis factory at the location.

Entry was forced into the property and all occupants inside were detained. A full search of the property was carried out and a large cannabis grow was found situated in the loft space. Items of drug production, large sums of cash and numerous bags of cocaine were also found inside the property.

Officers acted on information received by members of public and have secured a fantastic custodial result. If you have information on drugs supply or production in Havering you can report this to Crimestoppers, anonymously, via 0800 555 111”.

Acting Chief Inspector Charlie Routley told the Havering Daily: “Cannabis factory’s in residential premises, such as this one, pose a real risk to the public. More often than not the electrics are dangerously bypassed or overloaded which can lead to increased risks of fire. My officers have not only removed this danger but also recovered a large quantity of drugs which were destined to be supplied on the streets of Havering. We are working hard to disrupt organised crime groups in Havering and this is a prime example of our efforts deal with drugs supply and the associated anti social behaviour and other crimes linked to drugs. We are committed to making Havering a safer place to live, work and visit.”

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