Drug-control officers of the Krasnoyarsk Krai interior ministry stopped the activity of two Krasnoyarsk residents born in 1976 and 1982 who are suspected of cultivating cannabis and attempting to sell a large batch of plant-based drugs.[1] Investigators of police department No. 3 of the Krasnoyarsk city police opened criminal cases against both suspects for attempted large-scale drug sale and unlawful cannabis cultivation under the articles covering attempt, sale and cultivation.[1] The alleged organizer was remanded in custody while his accomplice was placed under house arrest.[1]

Police said the elder accomplice organized the business and that together the men found growing instructions on the Internet and bought soil, cannabis seeds, fertiliser and lighting and ventilation equipment for a garage box and a flat in Krasnoyarsk.[1] Officers seized 152 cultivated cannabis plants along with 3.5 kg of marijuana and 7 kg of cannabis plant parts prepared by the men.[1] Operatives said the cannabis was intended for subsequent hand-to-hand sale.[1]

Officers are checking the detainees for involvement in similar offences.[1]