During the investigation of the criminal proceedings previously initiated, the police officers inspected the premises in a property in Krāslava region. During the inspection, law enforcement officers found a marijuana farm on the premises. The suspect has also been identified.
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A total of 24 marijuana-like seedlings and growing equipment were removed as a result of the search. The necessary expertise has been assigned to determine the exact composition and quantity of the substances removed.
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On the other hand, a suspect who has already come to the attention of the police for other types of offenses faces criminal liability.
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Unauthorized manufacture, acquisition, possession, transport or transfer of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances without the intention of sale shall be punishable by a term of imprisonment of between three and ten years. , with or without confiscation of property, and with probation supervision for a period of up to three years. But the unauthorized sowing or cultivation of plants containing narcotic drugs is punishable by imprisonment for a term of up to two years, temporary imprisonment, forced labor or a fine.
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