Prosecutors of the Lviv Regional Prosecutor’s Office have sent to court an indictment against a resident of Lviv and a resident of Lviv district on the fact of illegal cultivation of cannabis (Part 2 of Article 310 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
In addition, the latter is also charged with illegal manufacture, storage, transportation with intent to sell narcotic drugs on a particularly large scale, organization and maintenance of places for the illegal manufacture of narcotic drugs (Part 3 of Article 307, Part 2 of Article 317 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
The investigation established that the 38-year-old accused organized artisanal laboratories in two houses in Lviv district. In particular, he installed special equipment in the rooms and created appropriate conditions with an artificial microclimate for growing cannabis bushes. He also involved his 51-year-old friend in the cultivation business.
Subsequently, the accused manufactured cannabis from the plants, which he intended to sell.
During the searches, law enforcement officers found and seized special equipment and almost 15 kg of cannabis. As well as 523 bushes and 251 cannabis seedlings.
The estimated value of the seized goods at black market prices is almost UAH 10 million.
The pre-trial investigation was carried out by investigators of the Main Department of the National Police in Lviv region with the operational support of the SID in Lviv region of the National Police of Ukraine.
Note: According to Art. 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of committing a crime and shall not be subjected to criminal punishment until his or her guilt is proved in accordance with the law and established by a court verdict of guilty.
Information Policy Department of the Lviv Regional Prosecutor’s Office