Gravesend man jailed for hiding cannabis plants behind wall

Antony Gjergji was arrested on January 4, 2024, after police executed a search warrant at a property in Peacock Street.

While they were inside, police found a false wall which led to a basement where the “cultivated plants” were.

Antony Gjergji jailed for producing cannabis plants (Image: Kent Police)

Gjergji, of Peacock Street, was later charged with producing cannabis.

He pleaded not guilty and was then convicted at a trial at Woolwich Crown Court.

On August 9, the 28-year-old was sentenced to four years and six months in prison.

Cannabis plants found behind false wall (Image: Kent Police)

Investigating officer Detective Constable Lucy Baker said: “Gjergji was responsible for cultivating a significant number of cannabis plants.

“He went to great lengths to conceal what he was doing but our officers were able to locate the false wall and this ensured these drugs did not reach the streets of Kent.

“His sentence is quite lengthy for this type of crime, but it reflects the detrimental impact these organised criminals have on the families and dependents of drug users and also the wider community.”