278 cannabis plants found in Krokstadelva; trial postponed a third time
Police found 278 cannabis plants in a detached house in Krokstadelva before Christmas 2024 and estimated their street value at up to 2.8 million Norwegian kroner. The man nicknamed «the gardener» has been convicted, while the trial of two other defendants has been postponed for a third time.
The trial of two men charged over the cannabis plantation in Krokstadelva has
been postponed for a third time.[1]The two men were charged in September
2025.[2]The man nicknamed «the gardener» has already been convicted in the
case.[1]A defence lawyer said a client was in a difficult situation, and
attempts to find the defendant failed.[1]
Police found 278 cannabis plants in a home in Krokstadelva.[2]The discovery
was made when officers entered a detached house in Krokstadelva in the run-up to
Christmas 2024.[1]The plantation was in a residential area.[1]The plants
had an estimated street value of up to 2.8 million kronerian kroner.[2]Crime
scene technicians worked at the house.[3]Two people were arrested and charged
with aggravatednarcotics crime.[3]Four people were arrested and remanded in
the case.[2]
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Police photo of the cannabis plants inside the detached house in Krokstadelva, published with the report on the delayed trial. Photo: PolitietPhoto details
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Source: Drammens TidendeBags of cannabis plants carried out of the house in Krokstadelva in December 2024. Photo: Rolf-Martin Hansen / Drammens TidendePhoto details
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Source: Drammens TidendeCrime scene technicians at the detached house in Krokstadelva in December 2024. Photo: Rolf-Martin Hansen / Røyken og Hurums AvisPhoto details
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