Lagos Police Bust High-Tech Indoor Cannabis Farm in Apapa, Arrest Suspects
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a sophisticated indoor cannabis farm at a residential property in Apapa, Lagos, arresting two suspects, including a 49-year-old Polish national.
The suspects were identified as Thomas Razvickas, 49, a Polish citizen, and James Chisome, 36, a Nigerian. Both were reportedly residing at the property where the suspected cannabis cultivation facility was discovered.
The discovery was made on November 2, 2026, at about 8:15 a.m., following credible intelligence received by police operatives.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, November 3, the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said operatives conducted a search of the premises based on the intelligence and uncovered a sophisticated indoor farming facility equipped for the cultivation, harvesting and processing of substances suspected to be cannabis.
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Adebisi disclosed that the two suspects had been arrested and were being held in police custody, where they had reportedly made confessional statements and were providing information to assist ongoing investigations.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, subsequently visited the scene to inspect the facility, assess the scale of the operation and receive a briefing on the investigation.
Fatai commended the operatives for their vigilance and effective use of intelligence, reaffirming the command’s commitment to combating drug-related offences, dismantling criminal networks and preventing criminal activities from taking root in the state.
He also acknowledged the cooperation of members of the public and urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
The police commissioner assured residents that the command would sustain proactive policing and intelligence-led operations to rid Lagos State of criminal activities.
The police said investigations into the discovery were ongoing.
By PRNigeria
