Cannabis factories set up by criminals who then exploit foreign nationals to run these operations feels like an increasing problem in Wales. The courts are often busy with people who have been caught up in cannabis cultivation, who then take the punishment for those further up the chain.
Many of the people who face criminal liability for these operations have often been illegally trafficked to the UK or have drug addictions themselves, and are forced to work off their debt. These factories are also prolific in the amount of plants being grown, with multiple crops cultivated using sophisticated equipment.
Here's a round up of the defendants who have appeared in front of Welsh courts for cannabis cultivation. You can get more crime and courts news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
