Man Hid Behind Cannabis Plants | Leicester News

An Albanian immigrant, Enkeled Xhauri, was caught hiding behind cannabis plants during a Leicestershire Police raid on a sophisticated grow operation — complete with hidden wiring and 139 plants worth up to £35,000. Initially claiming he was forced into it by threats to his family, he later pleaded guilty. Though the judge acknowledged he was likely exploited and just the “gardener,” not the boss, his illegal status meant a 15-month jail term and eventual deportation to Albania — a chilling case of how illegal cannabis rings ensnare vulnerable people.

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