Lublin police narcotics officers and the Puławy prosecutor's office shut down a cannabis grow in Ryki, Poland. They seized 1,288 plants and about 4 kg of dried marijuana, plus growing equipment such as tents.
The 38-year-old suspect told investigators the plants were meant for legal hemp oils. Expert analysis found the plants contained prohibited narcotics. He was charged with cultivating, producing and distributing significant quantities of narcotics. On 15 July 2026 a court ordered three months of pre-trial detention.
He is not named, and no verdict has been reported.
Why it matters: The man says the crop was legal hemp. According to the report, expert analysis found otherwise, and he is now in custody.
Source: ESKA.pl, 2026-07-16 (translated from Polish). Forgotten Prisoner's account is based on this reporting. An arrest or charge is not proof of guilt.