Augustów: Over 3 kg marijuana, two arrests

In the municipality of Augustów, criminal investigators have carried out an operation that once again shows how consistently officers are tackling drug-related crime. Two men from the area are suspected of running an illegal cultivation site and possessing narcotics. According to the police, a 34-year-old man and his acquaintance, one year older, were arrested. Investigators believe the two acted together and were caught after officers discovered an unauthorized plantation in the Augustów municipality.

The decisive lead reportedly emerged from investigative work by the Augustów criminal police, which directed officers to a cultivation site in the municipality. There, they found an illegal crop of drug plants. This discovery strengthened suspicions that the two men not only possessed narcotics but may also have produced them themselves through cultivation.

Discovery in the Augustów municipality

Investigators described the location as being set up in a way intended to keep the cultivation out of sight. The initial focus was the site in the Augustów municipality where the illegal plantation was identified. From there, follow-up measures led to additional searches aimed at clarifying the scale of the suspected offense and potential storage locations for narcotics.

During the operation, police said they checked not only the cultivation area but also the 34-year-old’s residence. Officers also targeted another location: allotment gardens that were allegedly used as an additional site. From an investigative perspective, such places are often considered suitable for cultivating plants or storing materials without immediately attracting attention.

Searches and seizures

During the subsequent searches, officers reportedly found dried marijuana. Police said further evidence was secured both at the 34-year-old’s home and within the allotment garden plots. In total, investigators stated that more than three kilograms of intoxicating substances were seized.

In a law-enforcement context, that quantity is seen as a clear sign that the case may involve more than occasional personal use. Such figures are central for prosecutors and investigators because they can indicate the scope of an offense. At the same time, the seized substances serve as key evidence that will be examined forensically and documented as the case proceeds.

What police say they found

• an illegal cultivation site in the Augustów municipality
• dried marijuana at the 34-year-old’s residence
• additional finds and seizures in allotment gardens
• more than three kilograms of narcotics in total

The police statement did not specify whether additional equipment, packaging material, or other items indicating planned distribution were discovered. It also remained unclear whether other people might be involved. Such details are often only confirmed as investigations progress.

Arrests and allegations

The two men were arrested, according to the authorities. They are a 34-year-old resident of the town and a 35-year-old acquaintance. Allegations have already been brought against them. The case primarily concerns cultivation and possession of narcotics. By making arrests and seizing the substances, authorities aim to prevent the suspected production from continuing and to stop any further distribution.

Investigators emphasized that the operation was the result of targeted criminal police work. Arrests in such cases typically follow when there is sufficient suspicion and when evidence needs to be secured. Seizing the substances and documenting the findings at the scene are central elements in that process.

Possible penalties and next steps

The case could have serious consequences for the suspects. According to the police, cultivation and possession of narcotics can carry a prison sentence of up to three years. What happens next will depend, among other things, on how investigators assess each suspect’s role, how the type and quantity of the substances are confirmed in detail, and whether additional allegations are added.

In the coming weeks, authorities are likely to examine how long the cultivation site may have been operating, whether there could have been previous harvests, and whether the seized amount came solely from the illegal cultivation or whether other sources played a role. Evaluating the evidence may also help reconstruct the sequence of events and clarify any connections to a broader environment.