A man has been jailed for five years in prison for his role in multiple large-scale cannabis cultivations across Scotland.

Afrim Krasniqi, 29, pled guilty in relation to 12 cannabis cultivations identified at both residential and commercial properties in the Edinburgh, Glasgow, Penicuik, Aberdeen, Ayrshire and Angus areas.

The cultivations had an estimated street value of up to £3.8million.

Pleading guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday, October 16, 2025, Krasniqi was sentenced at High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday, November 25.

Detective Constable Karen Maxwell said: "The scale of this criminal operation was substantial, and Krasniqi is now facing the consequences of his actions.

"This case demonstrates our commitment to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and the co

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