Men charged as part of drugs operation

Nine men have been charged as part of an operation targeting alleged cannabis grows across the country.

In recent days ten warrants have been executed at addresses across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Birmingham and Norfolk.

During the warrants five suspected cannabis grows were found and nine men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply a class B drug.

Eight of the men have been charged with conspiracy to supply class B drugs and remanded into prison custody.

Neritan Buza, 29, and Mirand Koci, 29, of Wisbech Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Callum Clarke, 30, of Hilton Close, Pleasley, Nottinghamshire

Egli Dobra, 24, of Rydal Grove, Nottinghamshire

Olsian Hysi, 26, of Ridgeway, Warsop, Nottinghamshire

Drilon Losha, 23, of Hayworth Road, Sandiacre

Egi Tafa , 23, and Melvan Koci, 28, of Calderdale, Wollaton, Nottinghamshire

They are due to appear at Derby Crown Court on 13 August.

Brett Simpson, 30, of Sycamore Road, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire was charged with the same offence but has been bailed to appear at Derby Crown Court on 18 August.