Police arrest two suspects and discover high-tech cannabis farm in Lagos

Author: Matthew JohnsonPublished on: November 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Police arrest two suspects and discover high-tech cannabis farm in Lagos

Lagos State police uncovered a suspected indoor cannabis farm at a residence in Apapa and arrested Thomas Razvickas, a 49-year-old Polish national, and James Chisome, a 36-year-old Nigerian. The two men were arrested at about 8:15 a.m. on November 2, 2026, after police received intelligence. Police said the site had sophisticated equipment to cultivate, harvest and process substances suspected to be cannabis; the suspects are in custody, have made statements and are assisting the investigation. Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai inspected the facility, praised the officers and urged residents to provide useful information.

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