More than 230 plants were found at a property in Cathays during a police raid
More than 230 cannabis plants have been found at a property in Cardiff. Officers from South Wales Police attended a property on Cathays Terrace, Cathays, following information that it was being used as a cannabis factory.
When they arrived, hundreds of plants were found. A man was arrested in the attic of the property.
Fatjon Cota, 32, of no fixed abode, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Monday, January 5 and pleaded guilty to producing a controlled drug.
Cota was remanded in custody ahead of his hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on February 2, when he is due to be sentenced. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here
The cannabis plants which were found in the raid were destroyed, and the property has been made safe.
South Wales Police said: “People often talk of cannabis as being a victimless crime, but it’s not. Whatever your viewpoint on cannabis, the serious and organised crime and people trafficking which are often linked to cannabis factories can cause real harm to our communities and funds further criminality.
“The factories are also a fire risk to neighbouring properties.
“Please report any concerns to police.” South Wales Police can be contacted by calling 101 or filling in an online form by clicking here.
