A man appeared in court after police raids on the north Liverpool ‘Deli Mob’ gang uncovered a £800,000 cannabis farm.
Police stumbled upon 40 cannabis plants growing at an address in Chirkdale Street, Kirkdale, while executing 14 warrants yesterday.
Officers broke down doors at 13 properties in Kirkdale, Walton, Fazakerley and Aintree, as part of an investigation into a gang known as the Deli Mob.
Jake Cieran Glenholmes, aged 23, of no fixed address but formerly of Chirkdale Street, appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court today charged with production of cannabis and possession of heroin with intent to supply.
He entered no pleas to the charges and also to an additional charge of attempted burglary, relating to an incident at Westminster News on Westminster Road, Kirkdale, on August 26.
Lionel Cope, prosecuting, said the cannabis farm was worth between £600,000 and £800,000 according to police experts.
Glenholmes, wearing a black Nike t-shirt, blue Adidas tracksuit pants and a grey jacket, did not apply for bail and was remanded in custody.
He will next appear at Liverpool Crown Court on February 26.
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Maurice David Dodd, 22, of Mere Lane in Anfield, and Adam Egan, 22, of Thomas Drive, Prescot, also appeared in court after being arrested during the raids.
Dodd pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis and not guilty to assault and criminal damage, while Egan entered no plea to possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession with intent to supply cannabis.
Dodd was granted bail and will next appear at South Sefton Magistrates’ Court on February 4, while Egan was remanded in custody and will next appear at Liverpool Crown Court on February 22.
Seven other men aged between 19 and 27, arrested during the raids, have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Source: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/