An Albanian man caught in a £1.6m cannabis factory has admitted producing the class B drug.

Klajdi Vraja, 20, was in the industrial unit in Lupton Road, Thame, on October 7 when police raided the premises.

Inside, they discovered around 800 plants worth an estimated £1.6m, Thames Valley Police have said previously.

Appearing before Oxford Crown Court on Friday morning, Vraja, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to production of a class B drug.

Hanging his head, Vraja, wearing a grey tracksuit, spoke only to confirm his name and not guilty plea.

Judge Maria Lamb remanded him in custody to return to the crown court in December, when it is anticipated he may be sentenced.

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This story was written by Tom Seaward. He joined the team in 2021 as Oxfordshire's court and crime reporter.  

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