DISCOVERY OF HIGH-TECH INDOOR CANNABIS FARM AND ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTS IN APAPA
By Olayiwola Ibrahim // The Lagos State Police Command, in its sustained efforts to rid the State of criminal elements through proactive policing, intelligence-led operations and collaboration with members of the public, has uncovered a suspected high-tech indoor cannabis farm in a residential property at Apapa, Lagos.
The discovery was made on 2nd November, 2026 at about 08:15hrs, following credible intelligence received by operatives of the Command.
Acting swiftly on the information, operatives conducted a thorough search of the premises where a sophisticated indoor facility equipped for the cultivation, harvesting and processing of substances suspected to be cannabis was uncovered.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the discovery. They are Thomas Razvickas, a 49-year-old Polish national, and James Chisome, aged 36, a Nigerian, both residents of the said address.
The suspects are currently in Police custody and have made confessional statements, providing useful information to aid ongoing investigations.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, later visited the scene for an on-the-spot assessment, to inspect the sophisticated farm and receive briefing on the ongoing investigation.
He commended the operatives for their vigilance and intelligence-driven policing, while reiterating the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating drug-related crimes, dismantling criminal networks and ensuring Lagos does not serve as a safe haven for criminal activities.
He appreciated members of the public for their continued cooperation, urging residents to sustain the timely provision of credible information to the Police, and assured that the Command will remain proactive, responsive and resolute in ridding the State of criminality.
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