Ministry of Internal Affairs: Police seize 283 cannabis plants and about 3 kilograms of marijuana – suspect had underground greenhouse

Officers of the Central Criminal Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) have arrested R.R., born in 1985 and previously convicted, on charges related to drug crimes.

According to the MIA, the detainee is accused of illegal possession of a particularly large amount of narcotic substances, facilitating their illegal sale, and illegal cultivation of narcotic plants in particularly large quantities.

“The investigation revealed that R.R., who was arrested on drug-related charges, had set up a special greenhouse underground on the land plot adjacent to his residence, where he was illegally cultivating a large number of narcotic plants,” the MIA stated.

During the search of the area, police seized 283 cannabis plants and about 3 kilograms of dried marijuana as evidence.

Law enforcement officers also confiscated packaging materials, adhesive tapes, and an electronic scale used for drug distribution.

The investigation is underway under Articles 260, 260⁴, and 265¹ of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which concern illegal possession, cultivation, and distribution of narcotic substances.

“The crimes are punishable by up to 20 years or life imprisonment,” the statement notes.