POLICE UNCOVER HIGH-TECH INDOOR CANNABIS FARM IN LAGOS, ARREST TWO SUSPECTS

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a suspected high-tech indoor cannabis farm at a residential property in Apapa, Lagos, arresting two men, including a 49-year-old Polish national.

The discovery was made at about 8:15 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, following intelligence received by police operatives.

A statement by the Command said a search of the premises led to the discovery of a sophisticated indoor farming facility equipped for the cultivation, harvesting and processing of substances suspected to be cannabis.

The suspects were identified as Thomas Razvickas, 49, a Polish national, and James Chisome, 36, a Nigerian. Both were said to reside at the property.

According to the police, the suspects are in custody and have made confessional statements while providing information to assist the ongoing investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, subsequently visited the property 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 intelligence-led policing, reiterating the Command’s commitment to tackling drug-related offences and dismantling criminal networks in the state.