EIGHT men are due to appear at court today (Thursday) following a large-scale police operation in Huddersfield.

The below have been charged with the production of cannabis in relation to the discovery of a cannabis factory by police in Nile Street on Tuesday and remanded to appear before Leeds Magistrates' Court. 

Elvis Dume, 31, of no fixed abode

Lawrence Kratei, 23, of Nile Street, Huddersfield

Dashamir Halilaj, 42, of no fixed abode

Beshir Gjoci, 34, of Western Road, London

Arben Vladi, 45, of Nile Street, Huddersfield

Ilmi Balla, 46, of Nile Street, Huddersfield

 Zini Buci, 69, of no fixed abode

Mariglen Metallari, 21, of no fixed abode.

A ninth male, aged 17, who was also arrested in connection with the operation has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

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