Polish national, Nigerian named in indoor cannabis farm arrest in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has identified two suspects linked to a sophisticated indoor cannabis farm discovered in a residential area of Apapa, Lagos. The individuals have been named as Thomas Razvickas, a 49-year-old Polish national, and James Chisome, a 36-year-old Nigerian.

The arrests occurred on November 2, 2026, around 8:15 a.m., following actionable intelligence received by police operatives. The facility was reportedly outfitted with advanced equipment for the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of what is believed to be cannabis.

Lagos State Police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed the details in a statement on Tuesday. She indicated that both suspects, who lived at the residence, are currently in custody and have provided confessions along with valuable information to aid in the ongoing investigation.

According to police sources, “The suspects are providing useful information to assist ongoing investigations.” Following the arrests, Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai visited the site to assess the situation and receive updates on the investigation.

Fatai commended the officers for their vigilance and intelligence-driven operations, emphasizing the police command’s commitment to combating drug-related offenses and dismantling criminal networks in the region. He urged residents to report credible information to law enforcement that could help identify and apprehend potential criminals. The commissioner reassured the community of the police’s ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal activities in Lagos State.

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