Shrewsbury man told to pay back £10000 over Telford cannabis operation

A Shrewsbury man who was jailed for being part of a conspiracy to produce and supply cannabis in Telford has been ordered to pay back £10,000 – despite making £60,000 from his crimes.

Kreshnik Gecaj, who was said to be part of a wider conspiracy to grow cannabis in the county, had been a “gardener” at a property used to produce cannabis and had rented another house in a false name for the same purpose.

A Proceeds of Crime hearing yesterday at Shrewsbury Crown Court, heard that he had benefited by £60,000 for his part in the crime. But he was told to pay back £10,000 following a discussion over his assets.

The 31-year-old, of Crowmere Road in Shrewsbury, was jailed for 27 months in February last year after he admitted his part in conspiring to supply cannabis and possession of cocaine.

Mr Charles Crinion, prosecuting, argued Gecaj had £10,000...

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