Police bodycam footage shows the moment a drug dealer was arrested for operating a £80,000 cannabis farm out of Wicken, near Ely.  

Albert Dakaj was jailed for eight months for his role in the operation, which police raided last month.  

Officers from the East Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Team executed a warrant in North Street on September 6 and found 120 plants of varying size inside. 

Ely Standard: The police video shows armed officers travelling to the property in Wicken to execute the warrant.The police video shows armed officers travelling to the property in Wicken to execute the warrant. (Image: Cambridgeshire Police)Dakaj was inside the property and attempted to escape through the back door. 

The 28-year-old, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court on October 5, after previously pleading guilty to production of cannabis. 

PC Joe Dockerill, from the East Cambs Neighbourhood Team, said: “This sentence underscores our commitment to tackling drug-related crime in our community, reinforcing the message that illegal drug cultivation will not be tolerated in Cambridgeshire. 

“We implore our residents to remain vigilant for signs of illegal cannabis factories, such as blacked-out windows, unusual smells, and frequent visitors at irregular hours. Should anyone encounter these signs, they should report it to us immediately.”