Economic migrant jailed for 21 months after being caught looking after Lanarkshire cannabis farm

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An "economic migrant" caught looking after a cannabis farm in Lanarkshire fears he will be paying back people traffickers for the rest of his life.Airdrie Sheriff Court heard that Tu Dinh Tran left Vietnam to "better himself and his family" but will return home saddled with a £10,000 debt.Tran, 34, was jailed for 21 months when he admitted being concerned in the supply of cannabis.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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He was paid a minimal sum."He told the people he worked for that he was fearful of a fire in the property, so he was given the keys."Mr Sloan said the accused has had a difficult time