Police seized up to 50 kg of cannabis in the yard of a property in Gurjaani, in Georgia's Kakheti region, in August 2026. One person was detained.
The charge is unlawful cultivation of cannabis in large quantities, under Article 265-1 of the Criminal Code. The report says the offence carries up to 12 years' imprisonment, and that the investigation is ongoing. The person is not named.
Why it matters: The report gives a maximum of up to 12 years for the charge, and no court outcome has been reported.
Source: 1TV (Georgian Public Broadcaster), 2026-08-27. Forgotten Prisoner's account is based on this reporting. An arrest or charge is not proof of guilt.