A MAN caught when police raided a cannabis factory was yesterday jailed for 45 months.

The High Court in Glasgow heard that 31-year-old Bin Chen appeared in court in 2016 and admitted being concerned in the supply of cannabis at premises on Argyle Street on April 14, 2015.

He was granted bail and failed to turn up for sentence.

Chen, a Chinese national, who is in the UK illegally, was finally caught on December 24 last year.

Defence counsel Mark Moir said: “Mr Chen was in the country illegally living with his partner in England.

“He was given large quantities of cannabis and then repackaging them.”

The court was told that the street value of the cannabis was between £130,000 and £250,000.

When police raided the premises they found the cannabis piled up in the bathroom. Efforts had been made to mask the pungent smell with two scented candles.

Mr Moir added: “The immigration authorities are interested in him after his jail sentence.”

Judge Lord Matthews said: “The court has to take seriously dealing in controlled drugs and with a relatively large value.”

Chen showed no emotion as he was led away.