Man appears in court over £1million Scots cannabis farm after Police Scotland bust
- Rory Cassidy
- 20 hours ago
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A man has appeared in court charged with drugs offence after the discovery of an alleged £1million cannabis farm.
Entmont Siachos appeared at Dumfries Sheriff Court today, Monday, Febryary 2, 2026, after being arrested in the town yesterday, Sunday, February 1, 2026.
The 47-year-old was detained following a raid on a property in the town's Friars Vennel yesterday afternoon.
Police Scotland officers descended on the property in question at around 1pm and discovered cannabis plants said to be worth £954,000.
Siachos, of no fixed abode, made no plea to the two charges he faces during his private court hearing this afternoon.
As well as being charged with producing a controlled drug, in breach of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, he faces one charge under the Electricity Act 1989.
The case against him was continued for prosecutors to investigate further and he was remanded in custody.
No future court dates have been set but he is expected to make a second appearance in connection with the case next week.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers searched a property in Friars Vennel, Dumfries under warrant at around 1pm on Sunday, 1 February, 2026.
“Cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £954,000 were recovered and a 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery.
“He is expected to appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court on Monday, 2 February, 2026.
“A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Detective Sergeant Allister Queen added: “This is a very significant recovery and an example of our efforts to disrupt the activity of illegal drugs in Scotland.
“Drugs cause misery in our communities and the public has an important role to play in helping Police Scotland target those responsible for the cultivation, supply and sale of illegal substances.
"Anyone with any information or concerns about drugs in their community can call Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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