Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 4th July 2024, at 09:00hrs
Three suspects have now been charged as part of an investigation into drug offences after a van stopped in Preston earlier this week was found to be carrying drugs.
In a social media update, Preston Police said,
“We told you earlier this week about four arrests we had made following a proactive vehicle stop in Preston and we wanted to give you an update.
Officers from Preston Task Force stopped a van on Muncaster Road on Monday (1st July, 2024), and found several thousand pounds in cash.
A further search of multiple addresses found several kilograms of vacuum packed cannabis, two cannabis grows and £20,000.
Just to update you, following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Kristian Zeqo, 37, or no fixed address has been charged with conspiracy to produce cannabis.
Xhulian Selami, 28, of Carlton Street, Eccles and Amarildo Lushka, 28, of Muncaster Road, Preston have both been charged with conspiracy to produce cannabis and using, acquiring or possessing criminal property.
All three appeared at Preston Magistrate’s Court yesterday where they were remanded into custody to appear at Preston Crown Court on 31st July 2024. A 22 year old man who was also arrested has been released under investigation.
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