A man has been jailed for five years for his part in a large-scale cannabis cultivation across Scotland. Afrim Krasniqi, 29, had cultivations in both residential and commercial properties in the Glasgow , Edinburgh, Penicuik, Aberdeen, Ayrshire and Angus areas.

He pled guilty to 12 cannabis cultivations in the areas, with the cultivations having an estimated street value of up to £3.8million. Krasniqi was sentenced at High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday, November 25.

Police say that the operation was "substantial" and Krasniqi will now "face the consequences of his actions". 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 an

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