Three charged after police allegedly found cannabis and £20K in cash

Three men have been charged with drug offences, following police searches in Preston.

Police stopped a van on Muncaster Road on Monday (July 1, 2024), and reportedly found several thousand pounds in cash.​

Officers [allegedly] found several kilograms of vacuum-packed cannabis, two cannabis grows, and £20,000, after searching properties.

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 where they were remanded into custody to appear at Preston Crown Court on July 31, 2024.​

A 22-year-old man who was also arrested has been released under investigation.

A police spokesperson 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 (July 1 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 July 31, 2024.​

“A 22-year-old man who was also arrested has been released under investigation.”