Five men have been jailed for nearly 19 years after a police raid on a cannabis farm in Leeds.

The investigation was carried out by officers from Operation Braylock, which has raided 77 industrial-sized cannabis farms since September 2022.

The raid took place at an industrial unit along Armley Road on July 28 last year.

Officers seized a total of 2,342 cannabis plants.

The men were given sentences ranging from 36 months to 56 months when they appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Friday.

Operation Braylock has made 97 arrests and seized more than £20m of cannabis so far.

Sergeant Simon Green, the officer in the case, said: “Operation Braylock was set up to target and disrupt organised criminals who blight the communities of Leeds District through the illegal drugs trade.

“I hope this outcome demonstrates our commitment to tackling these individuals and sends out a warning to others that they can expect to face a prison sentence if they are found to be involved in such criminal enterprises.” 

Aurel Alimucaj, 43, was jailed for 40 months.

Fejzi Canai, 59, was sentenced to 48 months.

Emiliano Licaj, 26, was given a 36-month term.

Klemend Mezuri, 45, received 45 months.

Ervin Mezyri, 35, was imprisoned for 56 months.