Police Arrest Two Suspects, Uncover High-Tech Indoor Cannabis Farm in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspects after uncovering a suspected high-tech indoor cannabis farm inside a residential property in Apapa, Lagos.

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

According to the Command, officers searched the premises and discovered a sophisticated indoor facility reportedly equipped for the cultivation, harvesting and processing of substances suspected to be cannabis.

The suspects were identified as Thomas Razvickas, a 49-year-old Polish national, and James Chisome, a 36-year-old Nigerian. Both reportedly reside at the property where the facility was discovered.

The police said the suspects were taken into custody and had made statements considered useful to the ongoing investigation.

Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, visited the location to assess the discovery and receive a briefing on the investigation.

He commended the operatives for acting on the intelligence and reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling drug-related crimes and dismantling criminal networks across the state.

The police also acknowledged the cooperation of members of the public, urging residents to continue providing credible information that could assist security agencies in identifying and preventing criminal activities.

The Command said investigations were continuing.