Police Arrest Two Suspects, Uncover High-Tech Indoor Cannabis Farm in Lagos
Lagos police have uncovered a suspected sophisticated cannabis cultivation and processing facility inside a residential property in Apapa, arresting a Polish national and a Nigerian in connection with the discovery.
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a suspected high-tech indoor cannabis farm at a residential property in the Apapa area of Lagos State. The operation, which took place on Monday, November 2, 2026, followed intelligence received by police operatives about suspicious activities at the location. According to the command, officers searched the premises and discovered a sophisticated indoor farming facility allegedly equipped for the cultivation, harvesting and processing of substances suspected to be cannabis. The discovery has raised concerns about the use of residential buildings for illegal drug-related activities.
The police identified the two arrested suspects as Thomas Razvickas, a 49-year-old Polish national, and James Chisome, a 36-year-old Nigerian. Both men were reportedly residents of the property where the suspected cannabis farm was discovered. Police spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the arrests in a statement released on Tuesday, November 3, explaining that the suspects were taken into custody following the operation. She added that they had made statements to investigators and were providing information to assist the ongoing investigation.
Following the discovery, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, visited the property to inspect the facility, assess the scale of the operation and receive a briefing from officers handling the investigation. He reportedly commended the operatives for acting on intelligence and carrying out the operation. The commissioner also reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling drug-related offences, dismantling criminal networks and preventing Lagos from becoming a safe haven for illegal activities.
The police have continued investigations to establish the full extent of the suspected operation and determine whether other individuals or networks were involved. However, details concerning the quantity of cannabis recovered, the number of plants discovered and how long the facility had been operating were not disclosed in the police statement. The command urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information about suspicious activities within their communities, assuring the public that security operations would continue across the state.
