Police Uncover High-Tech Cannabis Farm, Arrest Polish National, Nigerian in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a suspected high-tech indoor cannabis farm in Apapa, Lagos, arresting a Polish national and a Nigerian in connection with the discovery.

The suspects were identified as Thomas Razvickas, 49, a Polish national, and James Chisome, 36, a Nigerian.

The Police said the operation was carried out on November 2, 2026, at about 8:15 a.m., following credible intelligence received by operatives of the Command.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, operatives searched a residential property in Apapa and discovered a sophisticated indoor farming facility allegedly equipped for the cultivation, harvesting and processing of suspected cannabis.

The two suspects, who reportedly reside at the property, were arrested and are currently in police custody.

The Command said the suspects had made confessional statements and were providing information to assist ongoing investigations.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, visited the property to inspect the facility and receive updates on the investigation.

He commended the officers involved in the operation and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to tackling drug-related offences and dismantling criminal networks across the state.

The Police also urged residents to continue providing credible information that could assist security agencies in identifying and preventing criminal activities.

The Command assured Lagos residents that it would sustain intelligence-led operations to combat criminality and protect lives and property.