The big picture: Esat Dashi, 27, of Willenhall, West Midlands, and Thien Le, 41, of no fixed address, were each sentenced to 33 months in prison at Ipswich Crown Court on 16 January.
The details:
Police discovered the operation after stopping Dashi's car in Felixstowe last June
Officers found fertiliser, gloves and storage bags in the vehicle
A search of a property on Langer Road revealed 81 cannabis plants and cultivated cannabis
Behind the scenes: Both men initially claimed they were victims of modern-day slavery. Dashi entered an early guilty plea, while Le admitted the offence on the second day of his trial.
What they're saying: Sgt Dave Logan of Suffolk Police's Sentinel South team said: "The sophistication of these cannabis grows meant that the local community and the police were unaware of its existence."
How to help: Suffolk Police encourage residents to report suspected drug activity online at www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111.
The bottom line: The two men will begin their 33-month sentences following their convictions. "Having our proactive Sentinel teams patrolling Suffolk's road networks means we can target suspicious vehicles and uncover the clues within, leading us to find addresses used in crime," concluded Sgt Dave Logan.
